Senior BD Manager (News) - TikTok Operations (Los Angeles)

TikTok
Los Angeles
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Organizational skills","Communication","Interpersonal skills","Leadership","Problem-solving"]

Lead partnerships for TikTok’s News publishers, building executive relationships and driving incremental content growth. Use data to analyze publisher performance, identify blockers, and deliver strategic recommendations that improve partner ROI. Co-manage publisher content portfolios with cross-functional teams (Product, Creator, Ad Sales, Business Development), while translating partner needs into scalable strategies, narratives, and programs. Report into the Head of Publisher, News team.

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Senior BD Manager (News) - TikTok Operations (Los Angeles)

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Job Summary

Lead partnerships for TikTok’s News publishers, building executive relationships and driving incremental content growth. Use data to analyze publisher performance, identify blockers, and deliver strategic recommendations that improve partner ROI. Co-manage publisher content portfolios with cross-functional teams (Product, Creator, Ad Sales, Business Development), while translating partner needs into scalable strategies, narratives, and programs. Report into the Head of Publisher, News team.
Location: Los Angeles
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Identify emerging content areas and align cross-functional stakeholders to build approaches that drive business goals and scaled partner impact.
  • •Translate partner (publisher) business needs into opportunities for incremental growth and product innovation.
  • •Use data to identify blockers, propose solutions, and clearly interpret key Content Operations metrics.
  • •Develop and execute central content strategy and relationship management for partner stakeholders.
  • •Co-manage publishers’ content portfolio with Product, Creator, Ad Sales, Business Development, and other cross-functional teams to execute publisher strategy.

Key Requirements

  • •Experience across media, data, partnerships, and strategy, including working with product teams.
  • •Deep understanding of Content Operations metrics and measurements with strong analytical, reporting, and data storytelling abilities.
  • •Strong capability working with industry stakeholders and cross-functional teams to steer complex projects.
  • •Ability to articulate key issues, recommend solutions, and kick off projects aligned to business priorities.
  • •Creative partnership approach; ability to sell TikTok’s value proposition and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
Experience:MediaPartnerships
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Organizational skillsCommunicationInterpersonal skillsLeadershipProblem-solving

Company Brief

TikTok
Short-form video platform that lets users create, share, and discover entertainment content through algorithmic recommendations. It also offers advertising and creator tools for brands, influencers, and businesses.
Industry: Digital Media
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Headquarters: Singapore, Singapore
Founded: 2016
WebsiteLinkedIn