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Director of Studio & Creative Engagement

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About Crunchyroll

Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it's powered by the anime content we all love.

About The Role

In the role of Director of Studio & Creative Engagement, you will report to the VP of Content Strategy & Development. You will lead Crunchyroll's engagement with anime studios and production partners in Japan. You'll be at the heart of our commissioning efforts - evaluating and refining pitches, selling studio partners on potential adaptations, and helping shape projects before they hit greenlight. You'll be the critical bridge between studios, internal stakeholders, and our broader content strategy team to ensure we advocate for the most promising and impactful titles. We are considering applicants for our Los Angeles office.

Responsibilities

• 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

About You

• 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

About The Team

The Content Strategy & Development team defines what content is needed to fuel Crunchyroll's global growth - and how to unlock the creative and strategic pathways that bring the content to our platform. As a member of our team you will answer our most consequential and sophisticated content questions - collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners to achieve the wants and needs of the overarching anime fandom.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential
• Flexible time off policies
• 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 pet-friendly offices

Pay and Values

The Pay Range for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Crunchyroll's Total Rewards offerings for employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, employer matched retirement savings, time-off programs, and progressive health benefits and perks. Pay Transparency - Los Angeles, CA
$150,000—$170,000 USD

Our Values

• Courage
• Curiosity
• Kaizen
• Service

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Crunchyroll. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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 subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.

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