Director of Studio & Creative Engagement

Director of Studio & Creative Engagement

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Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200 + countries and territories, helping 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 Crunchyroll at the heart of anime creation. As our Director of Studio & Creative Engagement
, you'll shape the future of anime by building and nurturing relationships with Japan's top studios and creative partners. Reporting to the VP of Content Strategy & Development, you'll lead our commissioning and co‑production efforts—identifying projects, refining creative pitches, and helping bring beloved stories to life for fans worldwide.

You'll serve as the important bridge between our studio partners in Japan and company partners across Content, Strategy, and Production. You'll play a hands‑on role in shaping the next generation of Crunchyroll Originals, ensuring that every project we champion reflects our passion for storytelling and our commitment to anime culture.

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid) – Relocation assistance available for exceptional candidates

• Lead direct engagement with anime studios and production partners in Japan to identify projects.
• Refine creative proposals according to Crunchyroll’s content strategy and global audience goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support greenlight decisions, pitch reviews, and ongoing communications throughout development.
• Maintain visibility into project pipelines and production progress, ensuring transparency and momentum across the organization.

• 7+ years of experience in content development, creative production, or anime/IP evaluation.
• Deep familiarity with the Japanese anime production ecosystem, with direct experience collaborating with studios, creators, or production committees.
• Fluency in both Japanese and English, with an ability to conduct business in both languages.
• A proven ability to identify and shape compelling stories and IP.
• Exceptional organizational skills and experience managing multiple creative projects in motion.

The Content Strategy & Development team defines what content powers Crunchyroll’s global growth and how to bring it to life. We blend creative vision with strategic insight, collaborating across teams and regions to ensure our anime slate excites fans, expands franchises, and celebrates creators.

In addition to working with fun, passionate, and inspired colleagues, you will enjoy the following benefits and perks:

• Compensation package including salary plus performance‑bonus earning potential.
• Flexible time‑off policies.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance.
• Health Savings 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; some offices are pet friendly.

Los Angeles, CA – $150,000 – $170,000 USD

• Courage – We believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.
• Curiosity – We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.
• 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 mission of helping people belong reflects our commitment to diversity & inclusion. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity suant 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.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.–based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo‑based Sony Group Corporation.

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