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Location: Los Angeles

The intersection of media and technology is our sweet spot, and we are fortunate to be headquartered at the epicenter of the creative economy - Los Angeles. This office houses many of our corporate functions and cross-functional teams tasked with creating exceptional experiences for our passionate communities.

Manager of Content Acquisitions will be responsible for securing 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. Knowledge of the Japanese anime industry, strong communication skills, ability to challenge status quo within the industry, work ethic, and a strong attention to detail are essential to thrive in this position.

About You:

• 5+ years of Agency or Entertainment based account management experience. Specific disciplines could include Accounting, Royalty Statements, Production, Marketing, Anime Industry knowledge, strong communication skills.
• Passion for Anime, Japanese culture, Entertainment industry.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to build relationships and influence teams.
• Ability to work independently
• International experience
• Bilingual (English and Japanese) preferred, but not required
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Service oriented
• Knowledge of, and a passion for, entertainment, animation, and pop culture is a plus
• Possess critical thinking skills to dissect proposals and legal agreements surrounding IP
• Ability to discern problems and to change the business environment to anticipate and build creative solutions in a transitioning media landscape

A day in the life of our Manager, Content Acquisitions:

• Contacting Japanese partners to receive the latest information on their production schedule and discuss opportunities to grow and foster our distribution partnership.
• Foster strong relationships with Japanese partners and be responsible for managing account relationships, including day-to-day business.
• Work with other departments to deliver “Best in Class” partnership and to ensure that contractual obligations are performed.
• Acquire in depth knowledge of our business in each internal department to address key issues, competitive situations, industry trends and market dynamics.
• Maintain an open dialogue with licensors and assist with implementation of solutions and reporting of our activities.
• Collaborate with the evaluation team to accurately assess the value of content
• Timely respond to licensor requests and bid submissions
• Work closely with Business Affairs to efficiently close contracts and secure timely delivery of assets
• Cooperate with Marketing to procure marketing materials needed to support successful title launches

Benefits: Los Angeles

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
• Health care and dependent care FSA
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Employer paid commuter benefit
• On-site gym, showers, yoga, and wellness classes
• Support program for new parents
• Catered lunch 4 days per week
• Fun, passionate and skilled co-workers

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Anime fans have access to one of the largest collections of licensed anime through Crunchyroll and translated in multiple languages for viewers worldwide. Viewers can also access simulcasts — top series available immediately after Japanese broadcast.

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