Music Content Investment Lead - TikTok Music (Los Angeles)
Responsibilities
About the Team:
The TikTok Music Content Investment Team is a newly formed team that focuses on partnership or acquisition opportunities in the music content space on a global level. The team will work with TikTok music content strategy team and operations teams in evaluating market opportunities, executing partnership or acquisition projects, performing detailed financial analysis and valuations of music content and related assets that would help shape the future of TikTok music businesses. Together, the team works with higher management on setting overall strategic direction, and be responsible for the results of partnership and acquisitions.
Responsibilities:
- Formulate and implement investment strategies aligned with TikTok's objectives in music content operations
- Drive market research and analysis to identify and evaluate trends and opportunities
- Conduct diligence, including financial analysis, market assessment, and risk evaluation
- Evaluate music content acquisition strategy by conducting rigorous industry research, closely monitoring ongoing music investment landscape, and presenting relevant analysis and insights with actionable recommendations to senior management
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with legal, BD, product teams to drive investment project progress
- Oversee the preparation of financial valuation models for target companies in the wider music ecosystem, including market size and growth assessment, financial projection, and synergies evaluation
- Lead and mentor a team of investment managers and provide guidance and professional development opportunities
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics or relevant fields
- 5+ years experience at a reputable investment bank, management consulting firm, or private equity firm
- Strong corporate finance knowledge and valuation modeling skills
- Demonstrated experience in thinking strategically about issues and working cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders
- High performer with commitment to operational excellence, strong data sense, and experience in investment acquisition and development - A team player with a positive and humble attitude
- Well organized with outstanding attention to detail and the ability to plan and deliver on tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with global music content, including artists, tracks, trends, asset valuation, trend drivers etc.
- Excellent communication skills and a strong music industry network
- Entrepreneurial mindset and proactive in identifying and solving problems
- Passion for music with a deep understanding of TikTok and music trends
- Knowledge of digital music distribution, music industry trends across all genres
Job Information
[For Pay Transparency] Compensation Description (annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $116872 - $259920 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSA
- Life Insurance
- Fitness Subsidies
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Snacks
- Pet-friendly Office
- Happy Hours
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Company Equity
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Access to Online Courses
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Mentor Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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