Hybrid Director, Studio and Creative Engagement

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About the role

  • Report to the VP of Content Strategy & Development
  • Lead Crunchyroll's engagement with anime studios and production partners in Japan, evaluating and refining pitches and selling partners on adaptations
  • Lead direct engagement with studio and production partners to identify and advance high potential projects
  • Refine and evaluate creative proposals according to Crunchyroll's content strategy
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support greenlight, pitch reviews, and ongoing partner communications
  • Track creative projects through development phases and maintain visibility into production progress for the wider Crunchyroll organization
  • Serve as the bridge between studios, internal stakeholders, and the content strategy team to advocate for impactful titles
  • Consider applicants for the Los Angeles office

Requirements

  • 7 plus years of experience in content development or anime production
  • Deep familiarity with the anime production ecosystem and/or direct experience working within the Japanese studio and creator ecosystem
  • Strong cross-cultural communication skills - must be fluent in Japanese and English
  • Strong creative instincts, with demonstrated experience evaluating and shaping IP
  • Ability to be highly organized, process oriented and comfortable managing multiple projects

Benefits

  • Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.
  • Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.
  • Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
  • Health Saving Account HSA program
  • Health care and dependent care FSA
  • 401(k) plan, with employer match
  • Employer paid commuter benefit
  • Support program for new parents
  • Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!

Job title

Director, Studio and Creative Engagement

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$150,000 - $170,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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