Sr. Director, Product

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Who We Are

We’re a cast of characters working to shine a spotlight on anime. Crunchyroll is an international business focused on creating both online and offline experiences for fans through content (licensed, co-produced, originals, distribution), merchandise, events, gaming, news, and more. Visit our About Us pages for more information about our collection of brands.

Crunchyroll COVID-19 Hiring Status

Crunchyroll employees are currently working from home, and we are still conducting remote interviews and hiring during this time. This role is expected to start remotely, and we’ll work closely with you as we understand every person has unique circumstances.

Location: Los Angeles (Culver City)

The intersection of media and technology is our sweet spot, and we are fortunate to be headquartered at the epicenter of the creative economy - Los Angeles. This office houses many of our corporate functions and cross-functional teams tasked with creating exceptional experiences for our passionate communities.

About the Team:

I​t's an outstanding time to be joining Crunchyroll’s Product Team as we continue to widen our global reach as the largest anime streaming provider! The Product Team is a cornerstone of the culture and the app experience that millions of customers enjoy daily. Our mission is to provide an innovative amine streaming experience to our 5million+ growing subscribers and fans. We appreciate the value of understanding our users and nurturing their needs.

About the Role: 

As a Sr. Director, Product for video catalog & playback, you will be responsible for building and leading the video content management & delivery roadmap and customer experience across multiple platforms and geographies.

As a specialist in core video technology, you will be an evangelist for delivering a powerful streaming experience for our fans. This role is inherently cross-functional; you will work closely with engineering, project management, design, content operations, finance, legal, business development, customer service, content acquisition, and executive teams to bring products to market, develop and grow business opportunities.

We are looking for someone with experience in one or more areas of core video playback (encoding, delivery, live broadcast, ads insertion, client playback), who is highly analytical, resourceful, customer-focused, team oriented, and has the ability to work independently under time constraints to meet deadlines. You will also have a consistent track record in taking on end-to-end ownership and successfully delivering results in a fast-paced and multifaceted business environment.

About You:

  • 6+ years of demonstrated ability in Product Management
  • 4+ years of tried experience leading and motivating hard-working, product management teams in an agile environment.
  • Possessing experience in one or more areas of core video playback (encoding, delivery, live broadcast, ads insertion, client playback, etc.)
  • Has technical understanding of the latest video encoding, playback standards
  • Experience working with multi-platform products on mobile, web, and OTT.
  • Demonstrates product instincts and the capability to balance technical, user, and business needs.
  • Proven experience working collaboratively across cross-functional teams.
  • An analytical mentality and proven experience using data to advise decisions.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree

Pluses: 

  • Experience with subscription services
  • Experience with launching services internationally
  • Experience with international rating mapping
  • Experience with server-side and/or client-side ads
  • Experience with streaming apps management

A Day in the Life of Our Sr. Director, Product:

  • Lead the video strategy and vision for the streaming platform, and develop product roadmaps to complete that vision. This role is inherently cross-functional; you will work closely with engineering, project management, design, content operations, finance, legal, business development, customer service, content acquisition, and executive teams to bring products to market, develop and grow business opportunities, and enhance our customer experience.
  • Help define and build the video content management & delivery roadmap and customer experience for video across all platforms and geographies.
  • You will be taking on end-to-end ownership and successfully delivering results for Crunchyroll’s catalog and video playback experience.
  • As a low ego product management leader, you value the importance of developing strong and positive relationships with colleagues, direct reports, and other departments.

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About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll connects anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories with the content and experiences they love. In addition to free ad-supported and subscription premium content, Crunchyroll serves the anime community across events, theatrical, games, consumer products, collectibles and manga publishing.

Anime fans have access to one of the largest collections of licensed anime through Crunchyroll and translated in multiple languages for viewers worldwide. Viewers can also access simulcasts — top series available immediately after Japanese broadcast. 

The Crunchyroll app is available on over 15 platforms, including all gaming consoles.

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

Our Company Values

You’ll see these in action if we’re lucky enough to have you:

  • Courage - When we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.
  • Curiosity - We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.
  • Service - We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.
  • Kaizen - We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.

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.