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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

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 Role

This individual will develop and lead the Theatrical Distribution team, strategy, and budgets for Crunchyroll. They will lead Crunchyroll theatrical distribution both directly and with third parties, to maximize the strategic value of the overall theatrical slate. The role will also be responsible for managing relationships with key theatrical Exhibitors and Partners. They will work with the finance, marketing, and acquisitions organizations in support of theatrical distribution objectives as well as the corporate objectives across all divisions. The VP of Global Theatrical Distribution reports to the SVP of Global Commerce.

About You

• Bachelor's degree +15 yrs. of directly related experience.
• Strong understanding of Theatrical distribution and exhibition
• Proven experience in conceptualizing, structuring, and/or building distribution partnerships on theatrical releases.
• Experience leading and influencing in large, sophisticated organizations
• Ability to deliver solutions in a highly time-sensitive environment
• Willingness to travel, including Internationally.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills.
• Knowledge of and a passion for entertainment, anime, and pop culture is a plus.

A day in the life of the Vice President, Global Theatrical Distribution:

• Develop Global Theatrical Distribution strategies and territory priorities that drive strategic value and deliver goals of the company.
• Work closely with the Content Acquisitions team and Marketing, to provide input and insight on potential theatrical releases; including revenue targets, distribution plans, and release timing.
• Lead all aspects of the commercial relationship with exhibition and distribution partners by leading a distributed team of theatrical distribution specialists to improve the placement and value of our films.
• Partner with the Marketing Team to develop P&A budgets and marketing approaches across all releases.
• Provide performance reporting on all releases, including key metrics and insights, to internal partners and upstream rights holders.
• Establish and manage relationships with key global industry partners.
• Analyze customer-specific metrics and market trends to accurately forecast title performance.
• Provide guidance to BI and Finance for building Theatrical Distribution budgets and forecasts for annual planning.
• Serve as a key member of the Global Commerce Leadership Team and Extended Leadership, providing input and recommendations for both short-term and long-term growth and contributing to the broader company vision, culture, and mission.
• Use data and metrics to measure success; continually refine approach based on findings and industry trends.
• Communicate priorities, results, and deliverables with internal partners - Marketing, Operations, Finance, Acquisitions, and Senior Management.

Benefits: Los Angeles

• Competitive salary
• “Use What You Need” time away from work policy
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
• Health care and dependent care FSA
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Support program for new parents
• Fun, passionate and skilled co-workers

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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.