User ops
Publisher Manager, Entertainment - Content Operation - Berlin (Third-party Associate)
Location
:
Berlin
Employment Type
:
Third-party Associate
Job Code
:
A07472A
Responsibilities
Maternity leave coverage: 1 year contract
Team intro:
We are the Entertainment team at TikTok Germany, focused on building a strong ecosystem of creators and partners across the entertainment industry. We work closely with broadcasters, studios, and streaming platforms to bring high-quality content to TikTok, while enabling new ways for audiences to discover, engage with, and participate in TV & Film culture. Our goal is to support partners in growing their presence on the platform and unlocking both cultural and business impact.
Responsibilities:
- Publisher & Partner Management (TV & Film): Manage a portfolio of local TV & Film publishers (broadcasters, studios, streamers), supporting their growth on the platform through tailored content and distribution strategies. Provide strategic recommendations on product usage to drive audience engagement and cultural relevance.
- Relationship Development: Build and maintain strong relationships with TV & Film partners, understanding their content pipelines and business goals to deliver customized support.
- Content & Campaign Strategy: Partner with cross-functional teams (Comms, Product, Marketing, Sales) to support quarterly business reviews and tentpole activations (e.g., premieres, festivals).
- Content Acquisition & IP Partnerships: Support negotiations and onboarding of new TV & Film partners and expanding the diversity and quality of entertainment content on the platform.
- Creator x Publisher Ecosystem: Facilitate collaboration between publishers and creators to drive high-quality, original storytelling, strengthening TikTok as a discovery and participation platform for TV & Film.
- Scaled Publisher Community Management: Support long-tail TV & Film publishers through scalable education, communication channels, and best-practice sharing to uplift overall content quality.
- Project & Program Management: Lead and coordinate cross-functional initiatives (e.g. campaigns, partnerships, pilot programs), ensuring alignment across teams, clear timelines, and successful execution.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in partner management, account management, or related functions in the TV/Fim Industry, with demonstrated experience in stakeholder management, commercial problem solving and XFN collaboration & communication.
- Fluency in both English and German (both written and spoken to communicate with the German partners)
- Bachelor’s degree in Media, Film, Communications, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong/proven understanding of the TV & Film industry, including content production, distribution models, and the streaming landscape. Proactive mindset with eagerness to learn, contribute, and shape the future of the TV & Film ecosystem on the platform.
- Experience in partner management, publisher relations, or content ecosystem development.
- Understanding of entertainment content trends, storytelling formats, and audience behavior across platforms. Experience with social media platforms (e.g. TikTok, YouTube, Instagram), including a strong understanding of platform dynamics, content formats, and audience behavior.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing multiple stakeholders and priorities.
Important Note: Please be advised that this job posting is on behalf of a third-party agency. This is a 12-month temporary assignment managed by a third-party agency, who will be your employer. While you may be assigned to work at TikTok, you will not be a TikTok employee. All contractual terms, including payroll and benefits, will be handled by a third-party agency. By applying, you agree that the information provided in your application may be processed and retained by TikTok for recruitment purposes and shared with a third-party agency in accordance with TikTok's Applicant Privacy Notice https://lifeattiktok.com/legal/privacy
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.
