Content Manager
VIZ Media
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $85,000 - $105,000 per year
About the role
- Collaborate with the Content team and other cross-functional departments to acquire, invest in, and co-produce properties that are aligned with the broader company strategy.
- Manage key accounts and project manage with cross-functional teams to hit acquisition and sales targets.
- Train and lead team members to optimize day-to-day functions.
- Build rapport and long-term relationships with partners.
- Oversee the metadata related to the acquired rights to ensure all inbound and outbound rights are up-to-date.
- Facilitate interdepartmental collaboration for acquired titles in order to achieve successful IP launches and key milestones throughout its lifecycle.
- Act as a main contact for a wide range of Licensor/Creator relations, including arranging special appearances to conventions, interviews, and meetings.
- Create reports and presentations as needed, including but not limited to production committee reports and co-production/acquisition offer presentations in English and Japanese.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience and knowledge in the anime industry
- Experience in licensing business and licensor approvals
- 4+ years of people management experience
- Proficiency with business software programs such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
- Proficiency with creative applications such as Adobe Creative Suite
- Knowledge of the entertainment industry with interest in the anime category and experience with media licensing business
- Strong communication skills to facilitate interdepartmental collaboration and interact professionally with culturally diverse clients, providers, and staff
- High attention to detail to maintain complex deal information in the system
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience, with a record that demonstrates suitable preparation for this position
Benefits
- Partially subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) savings plan – including employer matching
- Flexible Spending – health and dependent care
- Commuter stipend for in-office work
- Life Insurance/AD&D/STD/LTD
- Legal & ID Theft insurance
- Group Pet insurance rates
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time - plus your birthday is a holiday!
- Philanthropy program, including paid time off for volunteer work
- Wellness program, including fitness membership discounts and reimbursement
- Full time casual dress
- Flexible work hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
licensing businesspeople managementmetadata managementreport creationpresentation creationproject managementacquisition strategysales targetsinterdepartmental collaborationanime industry knowledge
Soft Skills
communication skillsrelationship buildingteam leadershipattention to detailcross-functional collaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree