Associate Producer I

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.

Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime!

Crunchyroll is a joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment in the US and Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. (both are subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation).

About the Role

As an Associate Producer I, you will report to the Senior Producer of the anime co-production team.

We are seeking applicants to work in our Tokyo office.

In this position, you will work closely with Producers and Senior Producers to handle the co-development and production of anime content through collaboration with production partner companies.

The mission is to acquire new fans from around the world and maintain continuous interest through engaging stories and high-quality animation, and to create works that introduce new genres to the global anime community.

This position will support the discovery and securing of strong co-production projects, contributing to how Crunchyroll's lineup drives viewership increases, new subscriber acquisition, and revenue growth. Furthermore, to ensure the success of each project, you will collaborate with other departments, including marketing and consumer products departments both within the US and internationally.

Practical knowledge regarding content production and rights management is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the production committee regarding Crunchyroll's marketing strategies, monetization strategies, viewership trends, and sub-licensing status.
• Obtain approval from the production committee for marketing and promotion plans, IP, use of rights, and consumer product planning.
• Manage and coordinate assets for co-produced works, providing timely support to the US marketing department and other internal teams as needed.
• Translate key materials to ensure clear and accurate communication between the production committee and Crunchyroll.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional experience (experience in the anime industry is a plus)
• Experience in anime content production and rights management
• Possess high creativity and initiative, with the ability to think outside the box and implement new, efficient procedures.
• Experience managing and coordinating assets for co-produced works
• High organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and execute tasks according to priority within tight schedules.
• Excellent communication skills in both Japanese and English.

About the Department

While Crunchyroll is widely recognized for content acquisition, it has also established itself as an important distribution and investment partner within the Japanese anime industry. The Co-production Team is a division of the Content Team, focusing on collaboration with external partners in the production of anime works. The team's strategic focus is to strengthen Crunchyroll's title lineup and contribute to the growth of the anime market across all service regions.

Why Work at Crunchyroll

Not only will you work with fun, passionate, and inspiring colleagues, but you will also enjoy benefits such as:

• Health insurance through the Sony Health Insurance Association
• Defined contribution pension
• Various fixed allowances (Gym & Wellness, Mobile Phone, Meal) and commuting allowance
• Crunchyroll Premium account
• Professional and skill development programs
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 22 weeks for employees giving birth
• Up to 12 weeks for employees whose partner gives birth
• Hybrid work
• Flextime
• Paid vacation and leave
• Flexible time off
• 5 days of Yasumi Day leave per year
• Half-day Fridays in summer
• 3-day Obon holiday
• Year-end and New Year holidays

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• Courage. We believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.
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• Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.
• Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Our mission of helping people belong reflects our commitment to diversity & inclusion. It's just the way we do business.

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

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