Position: Manager, Music Licensing and Partnerships (Korea & Japan) at TikTok, Tokyo. About the team: the music business development team drives negotiations and relationships with record labels, music publishers, and music societies, and implements TikTok's music strategy. Responsibilities: negotiate music content licenses with music labels, publishers, and PROs/CMOs in Japan, Korea, and the APAC region; develop and maintain relationships with music rightsholders; align cross-functional strategies across Music Business Development, Product, Legal, and Operations; represent the BD team in internal and external discussions; and anticipate music licensing and copyright requirements. Minimum qualifications: English proficiency; minimum 5 years experience in music or digital content with emphasis on music publishing licensing for digital services; established relationships with key regional stakeholders; strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; proactive team player. Preferred qualifications: familiarity with complex IP considerations around user-generated content; understanding of international music publishing licensing and rights structures; and experience creating and negotiating licensing structures for music streaming and UGC platforms. Full-time, senior level.