Job description
Company Description
Duetti, founded in 2022, is on a mission to revolutionize the financial landscape for independent
music artists. Our innovative model provides immediate cash flow options, enabling artists to
monetize their master catalogs, individual tracks, or parts thereof—a unique opportunity that was
once exclusive to a select group of A-list artists. We employ a highly scalable data-centered
approach to catalog pricing and marketing, utilizing cutting-edge prediction and risk assessment
methodologies alongside innovative optimization tactics.
Founded by Lior Tibon, former COO of TIDAL, and Christopher Nolte, former Business
Development executive at Apple Music, Duetti publicly launched in May 2023 and now has over
$435 million in funding from Flexpoint Ford, Nyca, Northleaf, Viola Ventures, Roc Nation, and
others. Duetti’s music platform has helped over 700 artists in over 30 countries receive up to $7
million per transaction.
With offices in New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, and London Duetti offers a competitive
benefits package, including healthcare coverage, flexible paid time off, and a hybrid work model.
Duetti provides an inspiring and familial yet ambitious work environment, where your expertise
and creativity will contribute to reshaping the future of artist monetization and make an
immediate tangible impact on artists’ lives. Join us on this transformative journey as we reshape
the financial landscape for artists.
Job Description
As the General Manager of Duetti Japan, you will lead the physical launch and growth of
Duetti’s presence in Japan, overseeing all operations and business development initiatives in the
region. You will be responsible for establishing Duetti’s Tokyo office, building and managing the
local team, including A&R and sourcing personnel, and positioning Duetti as a trusted and
innovative partner within Japan’s music ecosystem.
Working closely with Duetti’s executive leadership team in the U.S., you will shape and execute
the company’s Japan market entry strategy, identifying key opportunities for catalog acquisitions,
brand partnerships, and artist financing. You’ll bring deep relationships across the Japanese
music industry and a track record of leadership in scaling teams, closing high-impact deals, and
driving brand growth. This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial, senior music executive who
thrives at the intersection of music, business strategy, and innovation.
You Will:
- Lead the launch and establishment of Duetti’s Tokyo office, including recruiting and managing the local team and ensuring smooth operational setup
- Drive Duetti’s business development strategy in Japan, identifying and closing deals with artists, labels, distributors, and other key stakeholders
- Oversee and mentor the Japan A&R team with the Head of Sourcing, setting targets, guiding deal execution, and fostering a high-performance culture aligned with Duetti’s global standards
- Represent Duetti publicly at industry events, conferences, and media opportunities in Japan to build awareness and trust in the brand
- Collaborate with Duetti’s global leadership in the US to align on growth strategy, reporting, and cross-market initiatives
- Develop strategic partnerships with Japanese DSPs, collecting societies, and industry associations to position Duetti as a long-term player in the region
- Manage P&L responsibilities for the Japan office, ensuring growth, compliance, and efficiency
- Use data-driven insights and local market knowledge to refine Duetti’s acquisition and investment strategy for Japanese catalogs
- Monitor regulatory, cultural, and market trends to inform strategy and ensure compliance
- with local business practices
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in a senior role within the Japanese music industry at a label, publisher, management company, DSP, or music finance entity, with strong relationships across the artist and rights-owner ecosystem
- Experience hiring, managing, and developing teams
- Proven leadership experience in launching or scaling a business unit or market operation, preferably in Japan
- Deep understanding of the Japanese music and entertainment market, including its structure, deal types, and cultural nuances
- Strong commercial acumen with experience leading negotiations and managing P&L
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire teams and influence senior stakeholders
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, start-up environment
- Fluent in Japanese and English, both written and spoken, and experience working with American companies
- Bachelor’s degree in music, business, media, or a related field
- Passion for innovation in music finance and technology
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
