TIDAL Partnerships Strategy

Block; New York (NY); Remote; USD 164,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and media company is seeking a Partnerships Executive for the Tidal Strategy team. This role involves identifying solutions, managing partnerships, and collaborating with various stakeholders in a remote-friendly environment. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in partnerships or business development within the music or technology sectors, with a strong understanding of artist support. Competitive compensation and numerous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Health Savings Account

Retirement Plans with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Learning and Development resources

Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in partnerships or business development.
• Dynamic understanding of the music industry.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Experience in supporting creative communities.
• Exceptional organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and own partnerships to support Tidal artists.
• Match capabilities from third parties to enhance artist experiences.
• Collaborate with design and engineering stakeholders.
• Champion a culture of experimentation.
• Strategically expand TIDAL's capabilities.

Skills

Partnership development

Business development

Vendor management

Collaboration skills

Project management

Understanding of music industry

Curiosity about AI

Experience in payments and fintech

Job description

Tidal Partnerships Executive

The Role

We are looking for a Partnerships executive to work on the Tidal Strategy team to identify and prioritize solutions to some of Tidal's hardest challenges, in areas including fan connection, content, data, AI, payments, and more.

The Partnerships executive will help Tidal identify, evaluate, and manage internal and third-party solutions that accelerate our product strategy and business growth. You will sit at the intersection of music, technology, FinTech, and business operations, requiring someone who can navigate a large company environment while moving with the agility of a startup.

This role is remote-friendly (U.S.).

You Will

• Identify and own partnerships to support Tidal artists and listeners, prioritizing effective and dynamic approaches that inform Tidal's strategies
• Match capabilities from third parties, within Tidal, and across Block (Square, Cash App, and more) to realize impactful, artist-centric experiences
• Collaborate with design, business and engineering stakeholders to deliver high-quality execution
• Champion a culture of experimentation, feedback, and learning within your team and across the organization
• Partner strategically to expand TIDAL's capabilities beyond streaming, focusing on financial empowerment and independence for artists

You Have

• 8+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, or vendor management, ideally within the music, media, or technology industries
• A dynamic understanding of the music industry, including artist tools, distribution, and rights management
• Strong collaboration skills with experience aligning cross-functional teams around strategic priorities
• Experience with supporting creative communities, with a deep appreciation for the financial and creative independence of artists
• Curiosity about leveraging emerging technologies, including AI
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in payments, fintech, and creator business platforms is a major plus

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plans including company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance
• Paid parental and caregiving leave
• Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)
• Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees)
• Learning and Development resources
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

Compensation

Zone A: $198,000—$297,000 USD

Zone B: $184,200—$276,200 USD

Zone C: $174,200—$261,400 USD

Zone D: $164,300—$246,500 USD

Use of AI in Our Hiring Process

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Inclusion & Diversity

Block is a proud equal opportunity employer. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, based solely on the core competencies required of the role at hand, and without regard to any legally protected class. We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible.

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