Royalty Administration & Distribution Manager
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Responsibilities
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.
About the Team
SoundOn is an all-in-one platform powered by TikTok, designed to better service music creators through each step of their career - from TikTok integrated promotion tools to global music distribution, from diverse monetization opportunities to smart music creation. SoundOn exists to give every music creator & label the power to authentically connect with new audiences and "do music" their way.
Responsibilities:
The Royalty Administration & Distribution Manager will provide end-to-end account support for artists & labels, from the upload and distribution of their recordings to the payment of their royalties.
- Collaborate with A&R and Legal teams to oversee the configuration of contracts, payment of royalties and statement tracking across EMEA
- Monitor and analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement in our royalty and accounting system, providing strategic guidance to our product team
- Work with regional music teams to monitor and administrate music releases in our system & with our partners
- Enforce on & off-platform operational standards to ensure the successful delivery of client releases to DSP partners
- Troubleshoot and proactively identify any issues involved in the payment or distribution process both internally and between clients & distribution partners, ensuring all assets are delivered correctly and deadlines are met for vendors
- Stay informed about various industry trends, the competitive landscape, and internal product development efforts to ensure alignment with our goals
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in an operational, supply chain or royalty management role at a content or music distribution company
- Strong problem-solving ability and technical understanding of digital distribution & royalty payment systems
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel & Data Management Tools in order to present strategies with data evidence
- Deep understanding of royalty management systems such as Curve, MRC or similar internal tools
- Deep understanding of the recorded music landscape
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with clients and colleagues
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with third-party content management systems and programs such as YouTube CMS, Spotify for Providers and iTunes Connect
- Familiarity with Physical/Ecommerce supply chain a plus
- Familiarity with XML, XLS and other metadata standards a plus
- Familiarity with income tracking a plus
- Process driven with a passion for 'behind the scenes' technologies
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.