Senior Anime Co-Production Producer
Crunchyroll
Tokyo, TYThis is a Full Time Job
About the role
In the role of Senior Producer, Anime Co-Production, you will report to the Vice President of Anime Co-Production.
We are considering applicants for the location of Tokyo, Japan.
The main goal of your role will be to co-develop and produce content together with production partners that attract potential new Anime fans in the global market, keep them interested with exciting storylines and beautiful animation, and introduce new genres to the world that they've never seen in the animated world. You will pay close attention to trends in each territory to select content that earns as much viewership as possible, contributes to acquiring new subscribers to the platform, and generates additional profit. You will support the Head of Production Team A regarding Production strategy building and team management. You must understand the content production business and a vast network in the industry, enabling you to develop and produce content not only on your own but also in collaboration with the other members of the team. As a manager, you will coach the relatively junior producers and associate producers on the team, providing constructive feedback as a mentor.
Core Areas of Responsibility
• To select sources and projects suited to the markets in the Crunchyroll territories.
• To develop, produce, and deliver anime content working with third-party projects.
• To build close relationships with production partners.
• To promote close communication between the anime production committees and our teams at Crunchyroll.
• To coach and nurture the growth of the associate producers and production coordinators on Team A.
About You
We get excited about candidates, like you, because...
• 12 years of work experience in Anime industry
• 3 years of people management experience
• Expertise in rights business in general
• Experience in anime production and marketing
• Understanding of the anime trends in Japan and interests in anime trends outside of Japan
• Native or Business Level skills in Japanese and conversational level in English; willingness to learn to develop English skill
• Experience working in a globally matrixed organization
• Experience analyzing issues from a global perspective
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Salary/Benefits
Competitive salary
Benefits
• Health insurance through Sony Kenko Hoken Kumiai
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Allowances for gym & wellness, cellphone, meals, commuting
• Company's paid parental leave
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Flex time off
• 5 Yasumi days
• Half-day Fridays during the summer
• 3 Obon summer Yasumi days
• Winter break
Perks
• Crunchyroll Premium account
• Professional development
• Hybrid work schedule
Additional Information
Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan's Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both of which are part of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community, serving over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200 countries and territories. The company connects fans with the stories and characters they crave through various experiences, including streaming video, theatrical releases, games, merchandise, and events. Crunchyroll is recognized for its content acquisition and has established itself as a key distribution and investment partner within Japan's anime industry. The company's mission reflects a commitment to diversity and inclusion, fostering a sense of belonging within its community.
