Content Manager (Animation)

About Our Company VIZ Media has been bringing the finest in manga, anime, and global entertainment to English‑speaking fans across the world for nearly 40 years. From classic series like Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, and Naruto to current hits like My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, and Chainsaw Man, we continue to offer the best in action, romance, fantasy, and adventure stories for fans of all ages. Our critically acclaimed manga, graphic novels, and books have won Eisner, YALSA, and Hugo awards and are available in both print and digital editions, and our premier catalog of anime titles can be seen on TV and via streaming and digital download, as well as in collectible Blu‑ray and DVD sets at major retailers. Learn more about VIZ Media, anime, and manga at www.viz.com. Job Summary VIZ Media, the world leader in English‑language versions of manga and anime (Japanese comics and animation), is looking for a Content Manager to join our Content team. This role will work closely with the Director and Specialists of the Content team to drive the company’s animation content acquisitions and the Intellectual Property’s product lifecycle. This position is a key role connecting VIZ Media’s internal teams with major partners in Japan, including Licensors, co‑production committee members, and other rights holders. The Content Manager must be able to communicate in a professional manner in both Japanese and English, with in-depth knowledge and ample experience in the Japanese anime industry, and familiarity with the licensing business. What you’ll do Collaborate with the Content team and other cross‑functional departments to acquire, invest in, and co‑produce properties that are aligned with the broader company strategy. Manage key accounts and project manage with cross‑functional teams to hit acquisition and sales targets. Train and lead team members to optimize day‑to‑day functions. Build rapport and long‑term relationships with partners. Oversee the metadata related to the acquired rights to ensure all inbound and outbound rights are up‑to‑date. Facilitate interdepartmental collaboration for acquired titles in order to achieve successful IP launches and key milestones throughout its lifecycle. Act as a main contact for a wide range of Licensor/Creator relations, including arranging special appearances to conventions, interviews, and meetings. Create reports and presentations as needed, including but not limited to production committee reports and co‑production/acquisition offer presentations in English and Japanese. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience and knowledge in the anime industry Experience in licensing business and licensor approvals 4+ years of people management experience Proficiency with business software programs such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications Proficiency with creative applications such as Adobe Creative Suite Knowledge of the entertainment industry with interest in the anime category and experience with media licensing business Strong communication skills to facilitate interdepartmental collaboration and interact professionally with culturally diverse clients, providers, and staff High attention to detail to maintain complex deal information in the system Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience, with a record that demonstrates suitable preparation for this position. Work Environment & Schedule Location: The Content Manager position is open to candidates local to the San Francisco Bay Area or remote candidates within California. If local to the San Francisco Bay Area, the Content Manager will be expected to work 1 day per week at our San Francisco office. If working remotely, the Content Manager should expect to travel to the San Francisco Bay Area a few times a year. Schedule: This is a Regular Full‑Time position (40 hours per week) with core hours of 10 am to 4 pm with some flexibility as needed. Compensation: $85,000 – $105,000 annually, depending on experience, with additional variable compensation. VIZ Media offers the following benefits to its eligible employees Partially subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision insurance 401(k) savings plan – including employer matching Flexible Spending – health and dependent care Commuter stipend for in‑office work Life Insurance/AD&DD/STD/LTD Legal & ID Theft insurance Group Pet insurance rates Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time – plus your birthday is a holiday! Philanthropy program, including paid time off for volunteer work Wellness program, including fitness membership discounts and reimbursement Full time casual dress Flexible work hours As part of a multi‑media entertainment company, employees may be subjected to work‑related content such as: sexually explicit images, nudity, and graphic violence. Applicants should be willing to work with this type of content. VIZ Media is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any legally protected status. Please beware of recent scams to online job seekers. Any email from the VIZ Media recruiting team will come from an @viz.com email address (for example, janedoe@viz.com) or from our recruiting system Greenhouse (for example, no‑reply@greenhouse.io). If the email is not from one of these addresses, it is not from VIZ Media. VIZ Media respects applicants’ privacy rights. To review VIZ Media’s Privacy Policy, please visit VIZ Media Applicant Privacy Policy - CA. #J-18808-Ljbffr