Coordinator, Anime Content Licensing

Job Description

The Role

We are seeking a Coordinator who will support the Anime Content Licensing team based in Tokyo, Japan.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, quick-thinking, flexible, and able to juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on organization and an unwavering attention to detail. This is a demanding and fast-paced role with growth potential that requires curiosity and significant initiative. S/he will report to the Manager of the Anime Content Licensing team.

Key Responsibilities:

This role will be the operational core of the content licensing team; expected to manage both internal and external parties for optimum efficiency and the successful launch of Anime content titles.

Duties will include but not be limited to:
• Managing the process and flow of content submissions
• Interfacing with prospective content partners
• Acting as a liaison with various departments (such as Marketing, PR, Legal, and Product) to coordinate information sharing and address incoming requests
• Tracking title schedules and key dates for delivery, payments, start dates, options, etc
• Conducting market and competitive research
• Supporting the team in team tasks and projects, and increasing the team's operational efficiency
• Maintaining flexibility and openness to take on additional projects as necessary or assigned

Qualifications:
• At least 3+ years of previous coordinator, project manager, and/or operations experience is required
• Previous experience in studio, agency, entertainment, and media-focused technology industry is a plus
• Fluency in both Japanese and English language is required
• Proven communication skills; must be articulate and professional both in written and verbal form
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment
• High level of organization, detail orientation, and ability to time-manage across multiple deadlines
• Demonstrates good judgment and strong critical thinking skills
• Highly collaborative, resourceful, and ability to work effectively cross-functionally
• Understands how to navigate data and is savvy with Google Apps, Microsoft Excel, Airtable, etc.
• Passionate about Anime content

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service status or disability status.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbkbwo-3-145-115-139-42 in your application.