Partner Growth & Incubation Manager - TikTok LIVE - Dubai

Responsibilities

The LIVE Operations team is focused on building a scalable, healthy, and high-performing TikTok LIVE ecosystem. By working closely with creators, agencies, and partners, we drive long-term growth through content innovation, monetization enablement, and community development.

We are looking for a LIVE Partner Growth & Incubation Manager based in Dubai, responsible for expanding the local agency ecosystem while incubating and scaling partners through structured programs, community operations, and data-driven execution. This role combines business development with agency incubation and ecosystem building, playing a critical role in creator growth and monetization success in the MENA market.

1. Partner Development & Expansion

• Identify, engage, and onboard high-potential agencies, MCNs, and talent organizations to grow the TikTok LIVE ecosystem in Dubai.
• Build long-term, trust-based relationships with partners, ensuring alignment on platform strategy, content direction, and growth priorities.
• Explore new collaboration and partnership models across live streaming, entertainment, and digital media sectors.

2. Agency Incubation & Community Operations

• Establish and manage LIVE agency communities, defining engagement mechanisms to improve activity, retention, and performance.
• Design and execute incubation programs, including agency education, creator recruitment initiatives, and monetization acceleration plans.
• Plan and run incentive-driven campaigns to boost creator onboarding, revenue growth, and agency participation.

3. Performance & Data Management

• Track and analyze agency and creator performance metrics, including activity levels, revenue contribution, and growth trends.
• Use data insights to optimize community operations, partner strategies, and overall ecosystem efficiency.
• Provide regular performance reviews and actionable recommendations to internal stakeholders.

4. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Marketing, Campaigns, Content, Product, and Data teams to support partner success and execute growth initiatives.
• Lead partner workshops, training sessions, and engagement activities to share best practices and platform updates.
• Ensure all partner and agency activities comply with TikTok LIVE’s community guidelines, brand values, and safety standards.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in Business, Media, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience in business development within the internet, media, or entertainment industry.
• Relevant experience in business development, agency operations, partner management, or ecosystem growth within live streaming, social media, digital marketing, or entertainment industries.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with a strong results-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in both Arabic and English is required to effectively collaborate with business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the LIVE streaming and creator ecosystem, including agency and MCN models.
• Experience building or operating partner / agency communities.
• Background in creator incubation, monetization strategy, or ecosystem operations.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong interest in emerging technology and digital entertainment.
• Experience leading workshops, training programs, or partner engagement sessions.

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.