Publisher Partner Manager, Learning & Lifestyle - TikTok Operations (Los Angeles)

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

$116K/yr – $258K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and grow a portfolio of strategic publisher accounts, leading end-to-end partnerships, performance reviews, and cross-functional initiatives to accelerate content supply, audience growth, and platform collaboration.

  • Define and execute publisher growth strategies
  • Lead strategic business reviews with partners
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to scale initiatives

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of strategic publisher accounts, serving as the primary point of contact and trusted strategic advisor.
  • Own publisher relationships end-to-end, including partner identification, onboarding, account planning, performance reviews, growth strategy, and long-term engagement.
  • Develop publisher-specific growth strategies that help partners increase high-quality content supply, grow audiences, improve engagement, and expand their presence on TikTok.
  • Understand publishers' business models, editorial strategies, content operations, organizational structures, and strategic priorities to identify opportunities for deeper platform collaboration.
  • Conduct regular business reviews and strategic planning sessions with publisher partners to evaluate performance, align on priorities, and develop joint growth plans.
  • Drive adoption of TikTok products, programs, and strategic initiatives across publisher accounts.
  • Analyze publisher performance, content trends, and audience insights to identify growth opportunities, performance gaps, and actionable recommendations.
  • Identify, develop, and scale high-potential publisher accounts that can serve as showcases for high-quality content and best practices within their respective content categories.
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders across publisher organizations, including editorial, audience development, social media, content strategy, partnerships, and executive leadership teams.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Product, Creator Operations, Marketing, Comms, and other internal teams to represent publisher needs and execute strategic initiatives.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in publisher partnerships, partner management, strategic account management, business development, digital media, content partnerships, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated experience managing publishers, media organizations, strategic content partners, or enterprise accounts.
  • Strong understanding of the digital media ecosystem, publisher business models, editorial operations, audience development, and content distribution strategies.
  • Proven ability to develop account strategies, identify growth opportunities, and drive measurable partner outcomes.
  • Experience using data and performance insights to develop actionable recommendations and influence partner strategies.
  • Strong communication, relationship management, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to manage complex partner relationships and operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and evolving environment.

Preferred

  • Experience working directly with publishers, media companies, digital-native media organizations, or content platforms.
  • Existing relationships within the North American publisher and digital media ecosystem.
  • Experience developing joint business plans, conducting strategic business reviews, and managing senior external stakeholders.
  • Understanding of publisher monetization models, content distribution strategies, audience growth, and platform partnerships.
  • Experience collaborating with Product, Marketing, Comms, and Operations teams to launch and scale partner initiatives.
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TikTok

3.2 Glassdoor

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.

Founded in 2003
Los Angeles, California, US
71K employees (26,053 in marketing)
48% recommend to a friend
70% CEO approval

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