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Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help 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 our team, and help us shape the future of anime!
About the role
As the Contract Specialist, Content you will support the Content Acquisition team in managing license deals, communicating contractual risks to multiple internal departments, negotiating agreements, ensuring compliance with agreement terms, and tracking and updating deal terms using internal systems. You will help maximize our content licensing efforts while maintaining contractual integrity and optimizing revenue.
- You will work with our Content Acquisitions and Legal teams to ensure the accurate representation of agreements, conducting negotiations and extensions with our licensors.
- You will communicate contractual risks to appropriate internal departments and affiliate companies, facilitating well-informed decisions.
- You will provide daily updates to other teams to ensure a clear understanding of finalized deal terms, enhance revenue, and guarantee agreement compliance.
- You will maintain an organized system for tracking deal terms and update negotiation statuses within our internal tracking systems.
In the role of Contract Specialist, Content, you will report to the Senior Director, Business Affairs.
We are considering applicants for the location of Culver City, CA.
About You
We get excited about candidates, like you, because...
- 5+ years experience with content licensing, contract negotiations, or a related field in the entertainment industry
- Experience managing licensing content and IPs
- Experience with project management and related project management tools
- Experience working with Japanese businesses and have an understanding of Japanese business culture
About the Team
As part of Crunchyroll's Content organization, the Business Affairs team supports the Content Acquisition team on acquisition deals, providing consultation on deal strategies, negotiations, and rights clearance with other departments and managing associated financial, legal, and business risks.
Why you will love working at Crunchyroll
In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:
- 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!
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The Pay Range for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Crunchyroll’s Total Rewards offerings for employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, employer matched retirement savings, time-off programs, and progressive health benefits and perks.
Pay Transparency - Culver City, CA
$80,000—$85,000 USD
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Courage. We believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.
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Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.
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Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Crunchyroll. Pursuant 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.
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Why Work With Us
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