ByteDance · 2 weeks ago
Music Partnership Manager, SoundOn
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$84K/yr - $193K/yr
5+ years expByteDance is a global technology company that inspires creativity and enriches life through its innovative products. The Music Partnership Manager at SoundOn will lead strategic artist partnerships to enhance revenue and market share growth within ByteDance's music distribution ecosystem, focusing on data-driven management and high-value deal development.
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Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of music artist partners delivering differentiated services based on performance metrics and contract value, balancing efficient operations by providing value-add services for priority partners
Structure and negotiate partnership deals (distribution agreements, catalog acquisitions, upsells) using quantitative frameworks to evaluate market share potential, revenue projections, and strategy within ByteDance ecosystem
Lead regular business reviews with high-value artists and provide strategic coaching on content strategy and release timing, educate on platform best practices, secure promotional resources, and identify expansion opportunities beyond music distribution
Collaborate with BD/A&R, operations, and product teams to align artist acquisition capacity, establish realistic service expectations pre-signature
Design scalable frameworks, playbooks and tools for team execution including artist classification systems, deprioritization protocols, capacity management strategies
Qualification
Required
5+ years in music industry account management, artist partnerships, or label services with demonstrated revenue growth impact at tech/media companies or modern distribution platforms
Proven track record managing partnership portfolios with quantifiable outcomes: market share growth, retention rates, deal conversions, or scaled operations
Deep understanding of digital music distribution economics, streaming platforms, music rights/licensing frameworks, and emerging trends in AI, Music and Short-form video
Strong analytical capabilities with experience building frameworks in Excel Sheets, setting data-driven OKRs, translating performance metrics into strategic recommendations, and conducting market analysis
Established network within music industry including artists, managers, distributors, playlist curators, and digital platform stakeholders with ability to leverage relationships for business development
Experience with TikTok creator ecosystem, short-form content strategy, social-first music marketing, or familiarity with distribution platforms (DistroKid, TuneCore, AWAL)
Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills with ability to articulate complex strategies concisely across stakeholder levels, coordinate product/marketing/BD teams, and build trust through responsiveness and value-add
Preferred
Responsible & accountable work attitude
Strategic thinking
Data-driven decision making
Relationship building & trust development
Operational excellence & process optimization
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) savings plan with company match
Paid parental leave
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
Wellbeing benefits
10 paid holidays per year
10 paid sick days per year
17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)
Company
ByteDance
ByteDance is a technology company that develops content creation platforms and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.8BKey Investors
Capital TodayG42Tiger Global Management
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Leadership Team
Jochen Bischoff
Head of Global Business Solutions - Africa
Matty Lin
General Manager, Global Business Solutions, KR
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