Responsibilities
The LIVE Operations team is obsessed with everything to do with TikTok LIVE. From content strategy, monetization, gifting, LIVE features, data analysis, creating campaigns and ensuring a fun and safe space for all of our LIVE users. We are looking for passionate and talented people to join the LIVE Operations team and support in our mission to inspire creativity and bring joy. Responsibilities - Drive the New TCN Business Transformation. Shift the business from large-scale acquisition of long-tail agencies toward acquiring top-tier and high-potential Chinese agencies. Develop a structured MENA Landing → Localization → Growth model for top Chinese agencies. Continuously expand relationships with top Chinese agencies, MCNs, and key players across the live-streaming ecosystem. - Build the China–MENA Agency Ecosystem. Lead business development, partnership negotiations, and MENA market entry for strategic top-tier agencies. Localize proven Chinese live-streaming operational models for MENA, build lighthouse cases, and scale successful practices. Establish a strong and sustainable network of top Chinese agency partners. - Develop the MENA Chinese Agency Ecosystem. Identify Chinese business communities and potential TCN entrepreneurs across UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other key MENA markets. Build a recruitment, incubation, and growth model to develop local Chinese entrepreneurs into the next generation of TCN operators. Explore a dual-growth model combining Chinese agencies expanding into MENA + Chinese entrepreneurs building TCNs locally in MENA. - Lead the Team Through the Business Transformation. Lead the existing New TCN BD/AM team, optimizing team goals, partner segmentation, and resource allocation. Shift the team focus from TCN volume toward top-tier TCN acquisition, partner quality, revenue growth, and long-term retention. Build a high-quality TCN pipeline, structured account management approach, and scalable business playbook.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification(s): 1. 8+ years of experience in internet, live streaming, Creator Economy, MCN, business development, or related industries. 2. 3+ years of experience in people management or business leadership. 3. Strong Business Development capabilities, with the ability to independently manage the full cycle from lead generation to partnership closing. 4. Strong commercial judgment and the ability to identify and prioritize high-quality strategic partners, rather than focusing solely on acquisition volume. 5. Proven experience in complex commercial negotiations and driving large-scale strategic partnerships. 3. Fluent in English and Chinese for communicate fluently with Chinese-speaking business stakeholders. Preferred Qualification(s): 1. Strong ability to identify opportunities, develop strategies, and execute effectively in ambiguous and fast-changing environments. 2. Excellent cross-cultural communication and stakeholder management skills.
Job Information
About TikTok
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 we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.
Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.
We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
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.
