Why This Role Matters
This role would build and manage the strategic partnerships that expand what Liso can offer developing artists, from platforms and labels to service providers and industry organizations.
Responsibilities
Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships aligned with Liso mission.
Build a repeatable partnership development process, from sourcing through signed agreement.
Represent Liso externally with partners, platforms, and industry stakeholders.
Partner with Product and Marketplace Operations to translate partnerships into shipped functionality.
Track partnership performance and iterate on the partnership strategy.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years in business development, partnerships, or strategic alliances.
Demonstrated ability to source, negotiate, and close partnership agreements.
Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
Comfort operating with a small team and limited resources.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the music, media, or entertainment industry.
Existing relationships with relevant platforms, labels, or service providers.
Experience at an early-stage startup.
Required Skills
Partnership sourcing and negotiation, relationship management, deal structuring.
Preferred Skills
Music industry network, experience with revenue-share or licensing structures.
Required Experience
5+ years in business development or partnerships.
Preferred Experience
Experience building partnerships in music, media, or creator-economy businesses.
What Success Could Look Like
First 90 days: qualified partnership pipeline and at least one signed agreement in progress.
First 180 days: a small number of signed, meaningful partnerships and a documented partnership development process.
Education
No specific degree is required. We weight demonstrated experience, judgment, and outcomes over credentials.
Work Authorization
Must be authorized to work in the United States. Liso does not currently sponsor employment visas.
Travel
Minimal. Occasional travel for team offsites, industry events, or partner meetings may be requested.
