MCN Partnership Strategist - Agency & Affiliate Strategy (Philippines E-Commerce)

ByteDance; Philippines; On-site; PHP 2,462,000 - 4,308,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance is seeking a proactive leader to drive creator and affiliate monetization growth within the Commerce ops team. You will design and implement long-term growth strategies, partner with agency executives and KOL networks, and shape sustainable business models for MCNs across key verticals.

You will also lead cross-functional programs, establish executive relationships, and own monetization metrics to maximize platform value for creators and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above required.
• 3+ years in e-commerce or Affiliate/MCN sectors with knowledge of KOL/MCN trends.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to negotiate with partner managers and align internal resources.
• Deep understanding of the creator economy, including live streamers and talent networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment, enablement, and performance management of MCNs and agencies to grow creator engagement.
• Establish relationships with MCNs, agencies, and strategic partners to unlock growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, seller and operations to launch scalable creator programs.
• Advise internal teams and influence roadmap planning for affiliate/creator ecosystems.
• Develop governance frameworks, dashboards, and metrics for MCNs and affiliates.
• Define policies and partner tiering to ensure quality and integrity.
• Drive monetization strategy and performance metrics for MCNs and partners.
• Own the commercial performance of the MCN and affiliate channel, including GMV and ROI.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Data literacy

Executive influence

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

Join us as we work together to inspire creativity and enrich life around the globe.

Location

Taguig

Team

Commerce ops

Employment Type

Regular

Job Code

A188798

About the team

The Creator Operations team partners closely with celebrities, top-tier creators, and rising influencers to accelerate the growth of the e-commerce ecosystem. We focus on building a healthy creator pipeline, elevating content excellence, and enabling creators to succeed commercially across all categories.

About the Role

In this role, you will be responsible for driving the growth and success of creator and affiliate monetization. We collaborate closely with agency executives, KOL networks, and internal leadership to design and implement long-term growth strategies. As champions of the creator economy, we play a vital role in shaping sustainable business models for Multi-Channel Networks (MCNs) across key verticals and ensuring the voice of creators is represented throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Ecosystem Growth & Partner Management- Lead the recruitment, enablement, and performance management of top-tier MCNs and agencies to grow creator engagement and commercial output on the platform.
• Ecosystem Growth & Partner Management- Establish and nurture executive-level relationships with key MCNs, agencies, and strategic partners to unlock growth opportunities and cross-border collaboration.
• Cross-Functional Orchestration- Work closely with marketing, product, seller, and operations teams to develop and launch scalable creator programs, tools, and monetization features.
• Cross-Functional Orchestration- Act as a trusted advisor to internal teams and a key decision-maker in strategic roadmap planning related to the affiliate/creator ecosystem.
• Operational Excellence & Governance- Build operating frameworks, data dashboards, incentive models, and success metrics for MCNs and affiliates.
• Operational Excellence & Governance- Define operational policies, compliance standards, and partner tiering to ensure quality, consistency, and integrity within the ecosystem.
• Revenue & Monetization Strategy- Leverage business development, creator marketing, and performance analytics to develop holistic monetization models for creators and partners.
• Revenue & Monetization Strategy- Own the commercial performance of the MCN and affiliate channel, including GMV contribution, creator ROI, and retention metrics.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above
• 3+ years experience in e-commerce business or the Affiliate/MCN industry, a broad knowledge of KOL/MCN trends is essential.
• Capable of cross functional collaboration, managing stakeholder relationships with excellent business negotiation skills, resource integration capabilities, and the ability to negotiate with partner managers while aligning internal resources.
• Deep understanding of the creator economy, especially working with live streamers, macro KOLs, or talent networks within commerce platforms.
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and decision-making skills with the ability to influence at the executive level.
• Excellent data literacy and ability to interpret, forecast, and report business performance using data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with experience in brand-side work and knowledge of brands and products will be highly desired.
• Demonstrated success in launching or scaling creator affiliate programs with measurable impact on revenue and platform engagement.

Job Information

About Us

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are 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 enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, 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. 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

ByteDance 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 ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. 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.