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.

About the role

As the Content Acquisitions Associate, you will secure a pipeline of content to satisfy Crunchyroll's seasonal simulcast slate and catalog lineups, while strengthening its relationships with our Japanese partners' teams and augmenting our reputation as the most trusted international distributor for Japanese anime abroad.

Core Areas of Responsibility

• Contact Japanese and international partners to receive the latest information on their production schedule and discuss opportunities to grow and foster our distribution partnership.
• Foster relationships with Japanese partners and manage account relationships, including daily business.
• Work with other departments to deliver top tier service for our partners and to ensure that contractual obligations are performed.
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of our business in each internal department to address important issues, situations, industry trends, and market dynamics.
• Maintain an open dialogue with licensors to respond to requests, bid submissions, and help implement solutions and reporting of our activities.
• Collaborate with the Content Evaluation team to assess the value of content.
• Collaborate with the Business Affairs team to close contracts and secure delivery of assets.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to procure marketing materials needed to support successful title launches.

In the role of Content Acquisitions Associate, you will report to the Director, Content Acquisitions.

We are considering applicants for the location of Tokyo, Japan.

About You

We get excited about candidates, like you, because...

• 2+ years of experience in successful account management, partner management, business development, or licensing sales experience in Entertainment or Anime industry.
• Experience in establishing and nurturing long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships, working with a Japanese client base.
• Experience negotiating with partners to represent organizational interests.
• Experience winning a high percentage of the targeted content.
• Experience dissecting proposals and legal agreements surrounding IP.
• Native to Business level Japanese language skills (speaking/reading/writing)
• Native to Business level English language skills (speaking/reading/writing)
• Experience working within a globally matrixed organization.
• Experience building creative solutions in an evolving business environment and media landscape.

About the Team

The Content Acquisition team's two biggest partners for our business are our licensors and subscribers. The team's mission is to acquire the best content that our global anime fans want from our licensors and to develop a long-term relationship with them. We collaborate with the Business Affairs and Legal team from the contractual perspective, the team will negotiate with the licensors after receiving their evaluation until the deal is successful.

Why you will love working at Crunchyroll

In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:

• Health Insurance through Sony Kenko Hoken Kumiai
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Allowances for Gym & Wellness, Cellphone, Meals, Commuting
• Crunchyroll Premium account
• Professional Development
• Company's Paid Parental Leave
• up to 22 weeks for birthing parents
• up to 12 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Flex Time Off
• 5 Yasumi Days
• Half-Day Fridays during the summer
• 3 Obon Summer Yasumi Days
• Winter Break

#LifeAtCrunchyroll #LI-Hybrid

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.

About the role

In the role of Director, Business Affairs, you will report to the Senior Director, Business Affairs.

We are considering applicants for the location of Tokyo, Japan.

As the Director, Business Affairs, you will prepare proposals. You will also review and negotiate agreements related to development and production, and consortium agreements for Crunchyroll's growing slate of co-productions and original content.

You will negotiate and review agreements while balancing the appropriate financial terms, legal, and business risks. You will partner with our Productions teams, Royalty reporting, Legal, Compliance, Finance, Programming, and other partners in exploiting the rights of our content. You will consult and collaborate with internal and external partners, legal departments, producers, and our Japanese production partners.

Core Areas of Responsibility

• Negotiate and complex development and production deals and drafting of terms sheets with Japanese consortium partners, including consortium agreements, music clearance, co-productions, and merchandising licenses.
• Negotiate and draft contracts in both Japanese and English.
• Communicate the financial terms, contractual risks, and obligations to internal departments of our newly acquired/produced content, including Content, Legal, Finance, Marketing, Licensing, and Programming.
• Track deal terms and update negotiation status on internal tracking systems.
• Provide general business counsel and support in an evolving business environment.

About You

We get excited about candidates, like you, because...

• 10+ years of Japanese Entertainment Industry-based licensing, production, and business affairs experience
• 8+ years of people management experience
• Experience drafting and interpreting co-production and licensing agreements
• Native to Business level Japanese skills (reading/speaking/writing).
• Willingness to learn English (reading/speaking/writing) 
• Passion for Anime, Japanese culture, Entertainment industry

About the Team

The Business Affairs team is part of the Content team that promotes our content acquisition efforts to support Crunchyroll's global growth. We serve as the source of truth for all licensing contract terms. We are collaboratively work with multiple teams (i.e. Anime Co-Production, Content Acquisitions, Legal, Deal Management, Programming, Financial Contract Reporting) across the globe.

Why you will love working at Crunchyroll

In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:

• Competitive Salary
• Health Insurance through Sony Kenko Hoken Kumiai
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Allowances for Gym & Wellness, Cellphone, Meals, Commuting
• Crunchyroll Premium account
• Professional Development
• Company's Paid Parental Leave
  • up to 22 weeks for birthing parents
  • up to 12 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Flex Time Off
• 5 Yasumi Days
• Half-Day Fridays during the summer
• 3 Obon Summer Yasumi Days
• Winter Break

#LifeAtCrunchyroll #LI-Hybrid

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.

About the role

As the Content Acquisitions Manager, you will secure a pipeline of content to satisfy Crunchyroll's seasonal simulcast slate and catalog lineups, while strengthening its relationships with our Japanese partners' teams and augmenting our reputation as the most trusted international distributor for Japanese anime abroad.

Core Areas of Responsibility

• Contact Japanese and international partners to receive the latest information on their production schedule and discuss opportunities to grow and foster our distribution partnership.
• Foster relationships with Japanese partners and manage account relationships, including daily business.
• Work with other departments to deliver top tier service for our partners and to ensure that contractual obligations are performed.
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of our business in each internal department to address important issues, situations, industry trends, and market dynamics.
• Maintain an open dialogue with licensors to respond to requests, bid submissions, and help implement solutions and reporting of our activities.
• Collaborate with the Content Evaluation team to assess the value of content.
• Collaborate with the Business Affairs team to close contracts and secure delivery of assets.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to procure marketing materials needed to support successful title launches.

In the role of Content Acquisitions Manager, you will report to the Director, Content Acquisitions.

We are considering applicants for the location of Tokyo, Japan.

About You

We get excited about candidates, like you, because...

• 5+ years of experience in successful account management, partner management, business development, or licensing sales experience in Entertainment or Anime industry.
• Experience in establishing and nurturing long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships, working with a Japanese client base.
• Experience negotiating with partners to represent organizational interests.
• Experience winning a high percentage of the targeted content.
• Experience dissecting proposals and legal agreements surrounding IP.
• Native to Business level Japanese language skills (speaking/reading/writing)
• Native to Business level English language skills (speaking/reading/writing)
• Experience working within a globally matrixed organization.
• Experience building creative solutions in an evolving business environment and media landscape.

About the Team

The Content Acquisition team's two biggest partners for our business are our licensors and subscribers. The team's mission is to acquire the best content that our global anime fans want from our licensors and to develop a long-term relationship with them. We collaborate with the Business Affairs and Legal team from the contractual perspective, the team will negotiate with the licensors after receiving their evaluation until the deal is successful.

Why you will love working at Crunchyroll

In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:

• Health Insurance through Sony Kenko Hoken Kumiai
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Allowances for Gym & Wellness, Cellphone, Meals, Commuting
• Crunchyroll Premium account
• Professional Development
• Company's Paid Parental Leave
• up to 22 weeks for birthing parents
• up to 12 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Flex Time Off
• 5 Yasumi Days
• Half-Day Fridays during the summer
• 3 Obon Summer Yasumi Days
• Winter Break

#LifeAtCrunchyroll #LI-Hybrid

About the role

As the Business Affairs Associate I, you will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and negotiating agreements related to Crunchyroll’s growing slate of digital manga. You will strategically negotiate and review agreements by balancing appropriate financial terms, legal risks, and business risks.

• You will work in partnership with our Acquisitions teams, Royalty reporting, Legal, Finance, Programming, Marketing, and other stakeholders in exploiting the rights of our content. 
• You will communicate contractual risks to appropriate internal departments, including Content, Legal, Finance, Marketing, and Programming, and affiliate companies, facilitating well-informed decisions.
• You will provide daily updates to other teams to ensure a clear understanding of finalized deal terms, enhance revenue, and guarantee agreement compliance.
• You will maintain an organized system for tracking deal terms and update negotiation statuses within our internal tracking systems.

In the role of Business Affairs Associate I, you will report to the Senior Director, Business Affairs.

We are considering applicants for the location of Los Angeles, CA.

About You

We get excited about candidates, like you, because...

• 3+ years of experience with content licensing, contract negotiations, or a related field in the entertainment industry
• Experience managing licensing content and IPs 
• Native to Business-level Japanese language experience (speaking, reading, writing)
• Experience with project management and related project management tools
• Experience working with Japanese businesses and have an understanding of Japanese business culture

About the Team

As part of Crunchyroll's Content organization, the Business Affairs team supports the Content Acquisition team on acquisition deals, providing consultation on deal strategies, negotiations, and rights clearance with other departments and managing associated financial, legal, and business risks.

Why you will love working at Crunchyroll

In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:

• 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!

#LifeAtCrunchyroll #LI-Hybrid 

クランチロールは、米国のソニー・ピクチャーズ エンタテインメントと、日本の株式会社ソニー・ミュージックエンタテインメントの子会社であるアニプレックス（両社とも東京に本社を置くソニーグループ株式会社傘下）の合弁会社です。

主な担当業務

• 日本の製作委員会メンバーとの、製作委員会契約、楽曲共同出版・原盤契約、商品化ライセンス契約などを含む、複雑な開発・制作案件の交渉およびタームシートの作成を担当します。
• 日本語および英語の両言語において、契約交渉および契約書の起案を行います。
• 新規獲得または国内外で制作するコンテンツについて、その財務条件、契約上のリスク、および義務（支払い・権利制限等）を、コンテンツ、法務、財務、マーケティング、ライセンシング、編成などの社内関連部門に共有・周知します。
• 案件ごとの契約条件を管理し、社内のトラッキングシステム上で交渉ステータスの更新を行います。
• 変化し続けるビジネス環境において、エンターテインメント業界における幅広い知識に基づき、ビジネス全般に関するアドバイスやサポートを提供します。

応募資格:

• 日本のエンターテインメント業界における、ライセンシング、製作・制作、ビジネス・アフェアーズあるいは法務の実務経験10年以上
• 8年以上のチーム・マネジメント経験
• 共同製作契約およびライセンス契約の作成や交渉、および契約内容の解釈・運用に関する実務経験
• 日本語：ネイティブまたはビジネスレベル（読み・書き・会話）
• 英語：学習意欲があり、読み・書き・会話のスキル向上に意欲的であること（実務での使用に前向きな方）
• アニメ、日本文化、およびエンターテイメント業界に対する深い情熱

部署に関して

ビジネス・アフェアーズ・チームは、クランチロールのグローバルな成長を支えるコンテンツ取得を推進する、コンテンツ・グループの一翼を担っており、すべての契約条件における社内の情報窓口としての役割を担っています。共同製作、アクイジション、法務、ディール・マネジメント、編成、財務契約報告など、世界各地の多様なチームと密接に連携し、円滑なビジネスの運用を支えています。

クランチロールで働く魅力とは

楽しく、情熱的で、インスピレーション豊かな同僚と働けるだけでなく、以下のような福利厚生も享受できます：

• ソニー健康保険組合による健康保険
• 確定拠出年金
• 各種定額手当（ジム＆ウェルネス代、携帯電話代、食事代）通勤手当
• クランチロール・プレミアムアカウント
• 職能や専門能力の開発プログラム
• 有給育児休暇
• 出産する社員には最長22週間まで
• パートナーが出産する社員には12週間まで
• ハイブリッド勤務
• フレックスタイム
• 有給休暇および休業
• フレキシブルタイムオフ
• 年5日間のYasumi Day休業日
• 夏季の金曜半日勤務
• お盆休み3日間
• 年末年始休業

#LifeAtCrunchyroll #LI-Hybrid

クランチロールは、米国のソニー・ピクチャーズ エンタテインメントと、日本の株式会社ソニー・ミュージックエンタテインメントの子会社であるアニプレックス（両社とも東京に本社を置くソニーグループ株式会社傘下）の合弁会社です。

職務内容について

シニア・プロデューサーとして、アニメ共同製作チームのバイスプレジデントにに報告します。

東京オフィス勤務の応募者を募集しています。

この職務の主な目標は、世界がまだ知らないさまざまなジャンルを紹介し、世界中の新たなアニメファンを惹きつけることができるエキサイティングなストーリーと美しいアニメーションを制作パートナーと共に共同開発・制作することです。それぞれの市場のトレンドに細心の注意を払い、世界各国のファンの注目を集め、プラットフォームの新規加入者獲得に貢献、さらなる利益を生み出すことのできるコンテンツを選定します。制作チームAの責任者をサポートし、戦略構築やチーム・マネジメントを行っていただきます。コンテンツの企画製作や二次利用の知見また業界での幅広いネットワークを活かして、担当作品の制作だけでなく、他チームメンバーの企画制作にも取り組んでいただきます。マネージャーとして、チームの若手プロデューサーやアソシエイト・プロデューサーを指導し、メンターとして建設的なフィードバックを提供することが求められます。

主な担当業務

• クランチロールの配信サービス地域に適した作品や企画を提案
• 共同製作委員会によるアニメコンテンツの企画製作
• 製作パートナーとの円滑な関係構築
• 製作委員会とクランチロール社内チームとの円滑なコミュニケーションを促進
• チームAのプロデューサー、アソシエイト・プロデューサーの指導、育成

応募資格:

• 12年以上のアニメ業界での実務経験
• 3年以上のチームマネジメント経験
• 著作権ビジネス全般の専門知識
• アニメ制作・マーケティング経験
• 日本のアニメトレンドの理解、海外のアニメトレンドへの関心
• ネイティブまたはビジネスレベルの日本語力、会話レベルもしくはそれ以上の英語力と今後の学習意欲
• グローバル企業での勤務経験
• グローバルな視点からの分析経験

部署に関して

クランチロールはコンテンツの取得で広く認知されている一方、日本のアニメ業界においても重要な流通・投資パートナーとしての地位を確立しています。プロダクションチームはコンテンツチームの一部門であり、アニメ作品の製作において外部パートナーとの協業に注力しています。同チームの戦略的焦点は、クランチロールのタイトルラインナップを強化し、サービス提供地域全体におけるアニメ市場の成長に貢献することにあります。

クランチロールで働く魅力とは

楽しく、情熱的で、インスピレーション豊かな同僚と働けるだけでなく、以下のような福利厚生も享受できます：

• ソニー健康保険組合による健康保険
• 確定拠出年金
• 各種定額手当（ジム＆ウェルネス代、携帯電話代、食事代）通勤手当
• クランチロール・プレミアムアカウント
• 職能や専門能力の開発プログラム
• 有給育児休暇
• 出産する社員には最長22週間まで
• パートナーが出産する社員には12週間まで
• ハイブリッド勤務
• フレックスタイム
• 有給休暇および休業
• フレキシブルタイムオフ
• 年5日間のYasumi Day休業日
• 夏季の金曜半日勤務
• お盆休み3日間
• 年末年始休業

#LifeAtCrunchyroll #LI-Hybrid

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.

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

About the Team

Crunchyroll is widely recognized for its content acquisition, while also establishing itself as a key distribution and investment partner within Japan's anime industry. The Production Team is a division of the Content Team, focusing on collaborating with external partners in the production of anime. The team's strategic focus is on strengthening Crunchyroll's title lineup and contributing to the growth of the anime market across all service regions.

Why you will love working at Crunchyroll

In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:

• Competitive Salary
• Health Insurance through Sony Kenko Hoken Kumiai
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Allowances for Gym & Wellness, Cellphone, Meals, Commuting
• Crunchyroll Premium account
• Professional Development
• Company's Paid Parental Leave
  • up to 22 weeks for birthing parents
  • up to 12 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Flex Time Off
• 5 Yasumi Days
• Half-Day Fridays during the summer
• 3 Obon Summer Yasumi Days
• Winter Break

#LifeAtCrunchyroll #LI-Hybrid