Anime Producer, Japan

Company Description
We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Regarding NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan
NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan is the Japan subsidiary of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and based in Tokyo Japan, has been creating variety of contents in wide-range genre,
including Japanese Anime, Korean Drama and Japanese Drama/Movie for over 30 years.
Job Description
Overview
Promote the production and promotion of anime works and plan and formulate content businesses. After finding original works, drawing up a business plan to comprehensively develop various media (Television/Home Entertainment/Digital/etc.) and other derivative products and licensing, and persuading internal and external stakeholders, including investors and creators, to direct the production of various products, formulate various monetization measures, and lead their implementation.
Key Responsibilities
By identifying and developing original works, forming and operating production committees as necessary, and monitoring consistently the flow of production and commercialization to advertising, we will realize the expected profits and lead the following flows.

• Collaborate with production and marketing or sales to carry out advertising and promotional work to reach consumers

Finding Original

• Monitorinng the market to grasp the trends of the target consumer.
• Finding out from a variety of original work candidates that can be expected to generate revenue from anime and commercialization
• Build relationships to gain the trust of the original author and negotiate and obtain licenses
• Create (build) a sense and network that allows you to develop original works.

Planning

• Envisioning monetization through development in various media and commercialization/acquisition of rights
• Explain and coordinate with stakeholders including sponsors in advance to increase the feasibility of the plan.
• Develop investment proposal and Profit and Loss statements for monetization and obtain management approval
• Collaborate with related departments within the company (marketing, legal, sales, etc.) to create a plan and execution plan
• After considering the above, we will establish a project for the project that we bring in

Formation and operation of the production committee

• Influence the investor to set up and lead the production committee
• Grasp the progress of the project and the actual status of monetization, and report to the committee
• Flexibly formulate measures to fill gaps with the plan (additional promotions, etc.) and move the relevant departments.

Production Director

• Select, negotiate and conclude with production companies, directors, cast artists, agents (including agents), etc.
• Review scripts, videos, and music for anime adaptations, and determine and implement necessary revisions
• Final check and management of masters
• Manage the production progress of the work from time to time, and instruct and execute it to keep the schedule
• Guide/check that the various accompanying products do not deviate from the basic concept of the work.

Commercialization support

• Develop a commercialization development plan with the person in charge and take necessary actions
• Negotiate contract terms such as royalties, production costs, MG, etc. with the original rights holder, etc., and lead to a conclusion in cooperation with the legal and sales departments.

Organizational Development

• Work as a team to increase organizational efficiency
• Scouting for the best producers and their candidates
• Building an industry network and improving the NBCU brand has a strong network with original authors, anime production companies, and creators
• The credibility based on the track record has also enhanced the NBCU brand and is utilized in the planning

Qualifications
Skills and Experiences
(Required)

• Basic knowledge of the original story, anime, music production essentials and production process
• Basic knowledge of licensing (rights structure, royalties, etc.)
• Skills to create a proposal based on an understanding of the business and investment return model
• Influence and negotiating skills with sponsors and creators
• Basic English proficiency and fluent written and oral communication skills in Japanese

(Desirable)

• Ability to envision future commercialization/rights acquisition
• Ability to explain to overseas partners/customers
• Project management skills to move multiple projects

Unique attributes of the Job/ Personal Characteristics

• Thoroughly study consumer trends and create key concepts
• While keeping a strong sympathy for the original story, also has the calmness to make it a business
• Persuade creators with "consumer-oriented" logic
• Have a strong commitment to enhancing the perfection of the work
• Understand the position of internal and external stakeholders and communicate flexibly

Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].