Director, Agency Operation - TikTok LIVE - Japan

TikTok LIVE-Regional Operations-Japan aims to empower a safe, authentic, and inclusive LIVE environment and provide the best real-time experience that cultivates a sense of belonging, enhances real-life experience, enables diverse businesses and provides economic opportunities for people to interact in real-time. Members with high motivation to grow gather, and there is a culture of open discussion from a qualitative and quantitative point of view.

Responsibilities

• Lead the acquisition and partnership development of creator agencies for TikTok LIVE. This role involves building strong relationships with agencies and working as partners to grow TikTok LIVE together.
• Develop agency strategies based on market and competitor research. Identify and onboard new creator agencies and talent management companies, establishing partnerships.
• Provide support for live streaming activities, including reporting for agencies and talent management companies.
• Create manuals and community guidelines for agencies and talent management companies.
• Conduct workshops for agencies and talent management companies.
• Manage goals and KPIs, and perform data analysis.
• Plan and execute other related initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in sales or business development in the IT, media, or entertainment industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a diverse and international environment.
• Business-level proficiency in Japanese.
• English proficiency sufficient to collaborate with stakeholders in other regions.
• At least 1 year of team management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the live streaming industry.
• Experience in B2B sales, especially in new business development.
• Proven experience in building and managing a team from scratch.