Director of Studio & Creative Engagement

Crunchyroll, LLC • Los Angeles, CA

128d • $150,000 - $170,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

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

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees