Description

Our Japan office is looking to hire a versatile Business Producer! As a Business Producer at Monks Tokyo, you have solid knowledge of the Digital Creative industry and an affinity with commercial landing pages, banners, video & still assets, film projects, television commercials, and digital content. You are someone who knows how to steward business relationships at the intersection of creativity and technology.

What you’ll do

• Your role is to make sure our clients are completely satisfied, our Inhouse teams of Monks knows what to do and we deliver great projects.
• You understand Video & Still production, landing pages, digital content creation, and e-Commerce, but if the conversation with the client becomes too substantive, you know it is time to invite the technical experts.
• You are results-driven and you enjoy building sustainable partnerships.
• You will help clients by immersing yourself in their industry and you will link the insights to your in-depth knowledge of platforms, content creation, and e-Commerce.
• You'll help review and define the scope for each project, ensuring proposals meet the client's brief, and business objectives, above anything else.
• You actively track project progress, maintaining full visibility on milestones, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables — ensuring the team stays aligned and nothing falls through the cracks.
• You keep a close eye on budget, hours, and scope, proactively flagging risks or changes to maintain financial and operational accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.

Experience you already have:

• You have 5+ years of client-facing experience in digital advertising or creative production and understand what it takes to deliver large, multi-channel digital projects.
• You quickly grasp business objectives and can define what success looks like from day one.
• You’re conceptually strong with a passion for digital platforms and content creation.
• You manage multiple priorities with ease — maintaining clear documentation, tracking milestones, and ensuring smooth delivery.
•  You’re proactive in identifying risks and driving cross-functional alignment.
• You stay curious about new technologies and understand them well enough to scope, quote and plan accurately.
• You think in partnerships, not one-off projects.
• You can create compelling decks and shape proposals from both technical and commercial angles.
• Your presentation skills allow you to represent the team confidently to clients and partners.
• You communicate fluently in English and Japanese.

#LI-CX1

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

As part of the Fever Originals team, you will use data and insights to create one-of-a-kind events and experiences that allow people to have unforgettable moments. 

About the Role (Japanese Version Below) :

We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and detail-oriented Producer to join the Fever Originals team. You will take responsibility for the end-to-end production of complex live entertainment experiences involving the construction of permanent or semi-permanent physical spaces, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This role spans technical production, creative development, budgeting, process management, and leadership, and requires strong adaptability, problem-solving skills, and the ability to balance speed and quality.
You will serve as the main production point of contact across a wide portfolio of projects, coordinating technical teams, business leaders, our partners and external vendors, while leading processes that guarantee exceptional experiences for our audiences.

The role will be based in Tokyo and the company will sponsor the stay of the freelancer in Tokyo. This is a freelance role. 

Project Management

• Oversee all phases of production—from initial concept development through on-site execution and post-event wrap-up.
• Interpret creative briefs, site layouts, and project requirements to ensure feasibility and alignment with company goals.
• Validate site logistics and operational needs through planning sessions, venue scouting, and site visits.
• Coordinate cross-department collaboration across creative, operations, technical, and vendor teams.

Process & Documentation

• Create and maintain comprehensive production documentation, timelines, and handover materials.
• Develop and track schedules, milestones, and deliverables using project management tools.
• Support consistent communication flow and version control for all project documentation.

Budgeting & Financial Management

• Build, manage, and reconcile production budgets from feasibility through final delivery.
• Track project spending and identify opportunities for optimization or cost savings.
• Oversee contracts, vendor negotiations, purchase orders, and invoice processing.
• Assist with closing out event P&Ls and financial reporting.

Leadership & Communication

• Lead team and client meetings, capturing action items and ensuring accountability.
• Present confidently to senior stakeholders, clients, and partners.
• Translate complex production challenges into practical, solution-oriented recommendations.
• Support and mentor production coordinators or junior staff as needed.

Soft Skills

• Demonstrate adaptability, composure, and creative problem-solving under pressure.
• Promote teamwork, collaboration, and positive communication across departments.
• Take ownership of large, multi-stakeholder projects from planning through delivery.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors, venues, and clients through professionalism and reliability.

About You:

You thrive in a fast-paced environment and pride yourself on your flexible, detailed, analytical mindset. Candidates need to be passionate about the entertainment/events industry. You will have to be comfortable delivering results in an ambiguous environment, being exceptionally detail-oriented while looking around corners, and thinking bigger about how we create a compelling experience. 

• 5+ years of experience in the event production industry
• Fluency in English and Japanese
• Proven track record of managing complex projects with multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of production logistics, scheduling, and vendor coordination.
• Experience negotiating and managing contracts and budgets.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Smartsheet, Gantt charts).
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ambition to grow into larger production management or leadership roles.

You can expect to join a group of diverse, hardworking team players, where a cultural fit is someone willing to stay humble and learn and can work nimbly. We welcome applications with unusual backgrounds with the expectation that the applicant will have acquired hard or soft skills and maturity throughout their experiences.

Benefits & Perks: 

• Attractive compensation package consisting of base salary and the potential to earn a significant bonus for top performance.
• Opportunity to have a real impact in a high-growth global category leader
• Responsibility from day one and professional and personal growth
• Great work environment with a young, international team of talented people to work with!

Our Hiring Process:

• A 30 min video call with one of our Talent Acquisition Managers, to better understand your career plan, assess cultural fit, and answer any questions you may have
• A 45 min video call with your future manager, including questions about your profile and a business case presentation (to be prepared in advance)

On average our process lasts 20 working days and offers usually follow within a week.

ポジション概要

Fever Originalsチームでは、経験豊富で情熱的かつ細部にこだわるプロデューサーを募集しています。
本ポジションでは、常設または半常設の物理空間の構築を伴う複雑なライブエンターテインメント体験のエンドツーエンドの制作を担当し、納期・予算・品質のすべてにおいて最高水準での実現を担っていただきます。

本職種は、テクニカルプロダクション、クリエイティブ開発、予算管理、プロセスマネジメント、チームリーダーシップにまたがる役割であり、高い適応力、課題解決力、スピードと品質のバランスを取る能力が求められます。

また、複数プロジェクトにおける制作の主要窓口として、技術チーム、ビジネス責任者、パートナー、外部ベンダーとの連携を行い、観客に卓越した体験を提供するためのプロセスをリードしていただきます。

職務内容

プロジェクトマネジメント

• コンセプト開発から現場での実行、イベント終了後の振り返りまで、制作の全フェーズを統括
• クリエイティブブリーフ、会場レイアウト、プロジェクト要件を理解・解釈し、実現可能性と会社目標との整合性を担保
• プランニングセッション、会場視察、現地確認を通じて、会場運営および物流要件を検証
• クリエイティブ、オペレーション、技術、ベンダー各チーム間の連携を調整

プロセス管理・ドキュメンテーション

• 包括的な制作ドキュメント、スケジュール、引き継ぎ資料の作成および管理
• プロジェクト管理ツールを活用し、スケジュール、マイルストーン、成果物を策定・管理
• ドキュメントのバージョン管理および円滑な情報共有を推進

予算管理・財務管理

• 実現可能性検討から最終納品まで、制作予算の策定・管理・精算を実施
• プロジェクト支出を追跡し、コスト最適化や削減機会を特定
• 契約管理、ベンダー交渉、発注書作成、請求書処理を統括
• イベントの損益計算（P&L）および財務レポーティングの締め処理をサポート

リーダーシップ・コミュニケーション

• チームおよびクライアントとの会議をリードし、アクション項目を明確化し進行管理を徹底
• 経営層、クライアント、パートナーに対して自信を持ってプレゼンテーションを実施
• 複雑な制作課題を実行可能な解決策として整理・提案
• 必要に応じて制作コーディネーターやジュニアスタッフの指導・育成

ソフトスキル

• プレッシャー下でも柔軟性・冷静さ・創造的な問題解決力を発揮
• チームワークと部門横断の協働、ポジティブなコミュニケーションを促進
• 多様なステークホルダーが関与する大型プロジェクトを計画から納品まで主体的に推進
• ベンダー、会場、クライアントとの信頼関係をプロフェッショナリズムと高い信頼性で維持

応募資格

• イベント制作、ライブエンターテインメント、メディア、または体験型マーケティング分野での実務経験5年以上
• 複数の業務ストリームおよびステークホルダーが関与する複雑なプロジェクトのマネジメント実績
• 制作ロジスティクス、スケジューリング、ベンダー管理に関する深い理解
• 契約交渉および予算管理の実務経験
• 優れた組織力およびタイムマネジメント能力、プロジェクト管理ツール（Asana、Smartsheet、ガントチャート等）の使用経験
• 高い対人能力、プレゼンテーション能力、コミュニケーション能力
• 英語および日本語：ネイティブまたはビジネスレベル
• 将来的により大規模な制作管理やリーダーシップポジションへ成長する意欲

福利厚生・待遇

• 魅力的な報酬パッケージ
• 急成長中のグローバル市場リーダー企業において大きな影響力を発揮できる機会
• ハイブリッド勤務および在宅勤務に対応
• 入社初日から裁量を持ち、キャリア成長の機会が豊富
• 多様で国際的な活気ある職場環境

#LI-Hybrid

As part of the Fever Originals team, you will use data and insights to create one-of-a-kind events and experiences that allow people to have unforgettable moments. 

About the Role (Japanese Version Below) :

We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and detail-oriented Producer to join the Fever Originals team. You will take responsibility for the end-to-end production of complex live entertainment experiences involving the construction of permanent or semi-permanent physical spaces, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This role spans technical production, creative development, budgeting, process management, and leadership, and requires strong adaptability, problem-solving skills, and the ability to balance speed and quality.
You will serve as the main production point of contact across a wide portfolio of projects, coordinating technical teams, business leaders, our partners and external vendors, while leading processes that guarantee exceptional experiences for our audiences.

This is a freelance role.

Project Management

• Oversee all phases of production—from initial concept development through on-site execution and post-event wrap-up.
• Interpret creative briefs, site layouts, and project requirements to ensure feasibility and alignment with company goals.
• Validate site logistics and operational needs through planning sessions, venue scouting, and site visits.
• Coordinate cross-department collaboration across creative, operations, technical, and vendor teams.

Process & Documentation

• Create and maintain comprehensive production documentation, timelines, and handover materials.
• Develop and track schedules, milestones, and deliverables using project management tools.
• Support consistent communication flow and version control for all project documentation.

Budgeting & Financial Management

• Build, manage, and reconcile production budgets from feasibility through final delivery.
• Track project spending and identify opportunities for optimization or cost savings.
• Oversee contracts, vendor negotiations, purchase orders, and invoice processing.
• Assist with closing out event P&Ls and financial reporting.

Leadership & Communication

• Lead team and client meetings, capturing action items and ensuring accountability.
• Present confidently to senior stakeholders, clients, and partners.
• Translate complex production challenges into practical, solution-oriented recommendations.
• Support and mentor production coordinators or junior staff as needed.

Soft Skills

• Demonstrate adaptability, composure, and creative problem-solving under pressure.
• Promote teamwork, collaboration, and positive communication across departments.
• Take ownership of large, multi-stakeholder projects from planning through delivery.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors, venues, and clients through professionalism and reliability.

About You:

You thrive in a fast-paced environment and pride yourself on your flexible, detailed, analytical mindset. Candidates need to be passionate about the entertainment/events industry. You will have to be comfortable delivering results in an ambiguous environment, being exceptionally detail-oriented while looking around corners, and thinking bigger about how we create a compelling experience. 

• 5+ years of experience in the event production industry
• Fluency in English and Japanese
• Proven track record of managing complex projects with multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of production logistics, scheduling, and vendor coordination.
• Experience negotiating and managing contracts and budgets.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Smartsheet, Gantt charts).
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ambition to grow into larger production management or leadership roles.

You can expect to join a group of diverse, hardworking team players, where a cultural fit is someone willing to stay humble and learn and can work nimbly. We welcome applications with unusual backgrounds with the expectation that the applicant will have acquired hard or soft skills and maturity throughout their experiences.

Benefits & Perks: 

• Attractive compensation package consisting of base salary and the potential to earn a significant bonus for top performance.
• Opportunity to have a real impact in a high-growth global category leader
• Responsibility from day one and professional and personal growth
• Great work environment with a young, international team of talented people to work with!

Our Hiring Process:

• A 30 min video call with one of our Talent Acquisition Managers, to better understand your career plan, assess cultural fit, and answer any questions you may have
• A 45 min video call with your future manager, including questions about your profile and a business case presentation (to be prepared in advance)

On average our process lasts 20 working days and offers usually follow within a week.

ポジション概要

Fever Originalsチームでは、経験豊富で情熱的かつ細部にこだわるプロデューサーを募集しています。
本ポジションでは、常設または半常設の物理空間の構築を伴う複雑なライブエンターテインメント体験のエンドツーエンドの制作を担当し、納期・予算・品質のすべてにおいて最高水準での実現を担っていただきます。

本職種は、テクニカルプロダクション、クリエイティブ開発、予算管理、プロセスマネジメント、チームリーダーシップにまたがる役割であり、高い適応力、課題解決力、スピードと品質のバランスを取る能力が求められます。

また、複数プロジェクトにおける制作の主要窓口として、技術チーム、ビジネス責任者、パートナー、外部ベンダーとの連携を行い、観客に卓越した体験を提供するためのプロセスをリードしていただきます。

職務内容

プロジェクトマネジメント

• コンセプト開発から現場での実行、イベント終了後の振り返りまで、制作の全フェーズを統括
• クリエイティブブリーフ、会場レイアウト、プロジェクト要件を理解・解釈し、実現可能性と会社目標との整合性を担保
• プランニングセッション、会場視察、現地確認を通じて、会場運営および物流要件を検証
• クリエイティブ、オペレーション、技術、ベンダー各チーム間の連携を調整

プロセス管理・ドキュメンテーション

• 包括的な制作ドキュメント、スケジュール、引き継ぎ資料の作成および管理
• プロジェクト管理ツールを活用し、スケジュール、マイルストーン、成果物を策定・管理
• ドキュメントのバージョン管理および円滑な情報共有を推進

予算管理・財務管理

• 実現可能性検討から最終納品まで、制作予算の策定・管理・精算を実施
• プロジェクト支出を追跡し、コスト最適化や削減機会を特定
• 契約管理、ベンダー交渉、発注書作成、請求書処理を統括
• イベントの損益計算（P&L）および財務レポーティングの締め処理をサポート

リーダーシップ・コミュニケーション

• チームおよびクライアントとの会議をリードし、アクション項目を明確化し進行管理を徹底
• 経営層、クライアント、パートナーに対して自信を持ってプレゼンテーションを実施
• 複雑な制作課題を実行可能な解決策として整理・提案
• 必要に応じて制作コーディネーターやジュニアスタッフの指導・育成

ソフトスキル

• プレッシャー下でも柔軟性・冷静さ・創造的な問題解決力を発揮
• チームワークと部門横断の協働、ポジティブなコミュニケーションを促進
• 多様なステークホルダーが関与する大型プロジェクトを計画から納品まで主体的に推進
• ベンダー、会場、クライアントとの信頼関係をプロフェッショナリズムと高い信頼性で維持

応募資格

• イベント制作、ライブエンターテインメント、メディア、または体験型マーケティング分野での実務経験5年以上
• 複数の業務ストリームおよびステークホルダーが関与する複雑なプロジェクトのマネジメント実績
• 制作ロジスティクス、スケジューリング、ベンダー管理に関する深い理解
• 契約交渉および予算管理の実務経験
• 優れた組織力およびタイムマネジメント能力、プロジェクト管理ツール（Asana、Smartsheet、ガントチャート等）の使用経験
• 高い対人能力、プレゼンテーション能力、コミュニケーション能力
• 英語および日本語：ネイティブまたはビジネスレベル
• 将来的により大規模な制作管理やリーダーシップポジションへ成長する意欲

福利厚生・待遇

• 魅力的な報酬パッケージ
• 急成長中のグローバル市場リーダー企業において大きな影響力を発揮できる機会
• ハイブリッド勤務および在宅勤務に対応
• 入社初日から裁量を持ち、キャリア成長の機会が豊富
• 多様で国際的な活気ある職場環境

#LI-Hybrid

As a Senior Producer at AKQA, you will be responsible for managing complex, end-to-end, full life-cycle cross-platform production projects including photography, video for digital and broadcast, post-production, social creative activation, and immersive/experiential design.

You will be involved in the conception phase to establish an effective and appropriate production setup after validating the feasibility of creative ideas. You will be responsible from inception and scope definition through to delivery, establishing the optimal production approach to balance client competitiveness, project profitability, and delivery quality.

The producer is also responsible for setting up fair and efficient partnerships with third parties so that they bring value to our production projects. Most importantly, the position consists of being a key point of contact for all content projects. In this role, you may be assigned to long-term retainer projects, including those for global companies, supporting ongoing content production and delivery. 

As a member of AKQA Tokyo, you will join a dynamic, globally minded team surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields. With oversight from the Delivery & Operations Director you will create world-class experiences for both Japanese and overseas markets.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Project Delivery

• Successfully manage the execution of complex projects. Ensure targets are met, and that expectations, budgets, and timelines are aligned in collaboration with the Client Service team.
• Ensure consistently high stakeholder satisfaction, with mutual benefits for clients and AKQA.
• Provide accurate reporting and forecasting of resources, financials, deliverables and timelines; fostering visibility and tracking dependencies.
• Build out AKQA SoW and articulate production workstreams accordingly
• Ensure AKQA clients balance value for money with results.
• Conduct project retro meetings and contribute to continuous improvement of the delivery process
• Production Management
• Manage the production process, from planning and pre-production to shoot management, risk mitigation and post-production.
• Manage all aspects of audio production, including voice-over, final mixes and rights management.
• Oversee production across photography, digital and broadcast video, post-production, social creative activation, and experiential event design.
• Supplier Management
• Able to identify the most appropriate supplier for the required task.
• Ensure outsourced projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards.
• Select, pilot, and manage a wide range of third parties, always bearing in mind the company’s value and ensuring that both the company’s and our clients’ interests are respected.
• Maintain a vetted list of approved suppliers.
• Organize and manage any relevant third-party company delegation, putting together protective production contracts as detailed as possible (based on the AKQA existing templates).

• Other

• Lead and inspire, sharing your knowledge with peers and mentoring mid- and junior-level delivery team members.  Cultivate a positive team environment, promoting proactivity, enthusiasm for client businesses, and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS

• 6+ years of experience, preferably in an agency environment, delivering innovative, interactive, and consumer-focused solutions.
• Demonstrate experience working on interactive content production projects including campaign, brand films, photography, and more
• Experience working with Creative teams with the ability to make sound commercial and financial decisions, quickly understand problems, propose solutions, and manage client situations.
• Rigorous in organization and management, conscientious and adept in solving issues at all levels of a project.
• Ability to inspire, support and understand the interplay between people, processes, and systems.
• Sharp attention to detail and a drive for perfection.
• Be an excellent team player who supports and elevates the project and other team members.
• Native-level proficiency in Japanese
• Business-level proficiency in English