Head of News Creator Partnerships and Operations

San Jose, CA (On-site)

$159K/yr – $384K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead a regional News Creator program at TikTok and set up cross-functional initiatives to grow News creators.

  • Build and lead a regional News Creator Manager team.
  • Require 5+ years in a major media/tech company with News/creator experience in the U.S.
  • Cross-functional collaboration to drive product adoption and program impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead a high-performing team of News Creator Managers in the region.
  • Lead the development and execution of programs focused on engaging and supporting News creators on TikTok.
  • Drive News content strategies aligned with product priorities, partnering closely with Product and Operations teams to support product adoption.
  • Identify key platform goals and strategic opportunities for News creators in the region, translating them into actionable initiatives.
  • Set team OKRs, metrics, and success measures; leveraging data to evaluate performance, optimize programs, and inform decision-making.
  • Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams (e.g., Comms, GR, USDS, Legal) to operationalize and scale creator programs and engagement.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of relevant experience in a major media or tech company, ideally with a focus on the News industry and creator landscape in the U.S.
  • Deep understanding of the News, social media, and creator ecosystem, including digital content strategies and platform operations.
  • Experience building, managing, and leading high-performing teams, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Benefits

  • 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).
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TikTok is the world's leading destination for short-form video. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible. Our employees lead with curiosity, and move at the speed of culture. Combined with our company's flat structure, you'll be given dynamic opportunities to make a real impact on a rapidly expanding company as you grow your career. We have offices across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas – and we're just getting started.

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