Content Manager Job at Viz.ai in San Francisco

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 atwww.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 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&D/STD/LTD Legal & ID Theft insurance Group Pet insurance rates Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time - plus your birthday is a holiday! Wellness program, including fitness membership discounts and reimbursement Full time casual dress 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. 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In Summary: VIZ Media is looking for a Content Manager to join our Content team . The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience and knowledge in the anime industry . 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 . En Español:

Desde hace casi 40 años, VIZ Media ha estado brindando lo mejor en manga, anime y entretenimiento global a los fanáticos de habla inglesa en todo el mundo. De series clásicas como Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon y Naruto hasta éxitos actuales como My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer y Chainsaw Man, seguimos ofreciendo lo mejor de acción, romance, fantasía y aventuras para fans de todas las edades. Nuestros críticos han ganado premios Eisner, YALSA y Hugo y están disponibles tanto en ediciones impresas como digitales. El Gerente de Contenido debe ser capaz de comunicarse de una manera profesional tanto en japonés como en inglés, con un profundo conocimiento y amplia experiencia en la industria del anime japonesa, y familiaridad con el negocio de licencias. Lo que usted hará: Colaborar con el equipo de contenidos y otros departamentos interfuncionales para adquirir, invertir y coproducir propiedades que se alineen con la estrategia más amplia de la compañía. Gestionar cuentas clave y gestionar proyectos con equipos transversales para alcanzar objetivos de adquisición e ventas. Entrenar y dirigir a los miembros del equipo para optimizar las funciones diarias. Construir relación y relaciones duraderas con socios. Supervisar los metadatos relacionados con los derechos adquiridos para garantizar que todos los derechos entrantes y salientes estén actualizados. La colaboración del Departamento de Administración de títulos adquiridos en Protecciones Inglés ofrece una variedad de aplicaciones apropiadas para obtener acceso al dominio interno o facilitar la producción de información en línea. Los candidatos a este programa tienen una gran experiencia en el ámbito empresarial, incluidas entrevistas y concesiones profesionales, pero pueden presentarse a través de una serie compleja gama de reuniones de programas de capacitación y conexiones, así como un amplio intercambio de conocimientos especializados en tecnología y servicios de comunicación en California. Si es local en el Área de la Bahía de San Francisco, se espera que el Gerente de Contenido trabaje 1 día a la semana en nuestra oficina de San Francisco. Si trabaja remotamente, el gerente de contenidos debe esperar viajar al área de la bahía de san francisco varias veces al año. Horario: Esta es una posición regular de tiempo completo (40 horas por semana) con horarios centrales de 10 am a 4 pm con cierta flexibilidad según sea necesario. Compensación: $ 85,000 - $105,000 anualmente, dependiendo de la experiencia, con compensaciones variables adicionales VIZ Media ofrece los siguientes beneficios a sus empleados elegibles: Plano de ahorro parcialmente subsidiado Salud, Dental y Seguro Visión 401k Incluyendo un plan del empleador que coincide con Gastos Flexibles Cuidado de salud y dependentes Medios gratuitos para el trabajo en la oficina seguro de vida / AD&D/DST & IDD El grupo legal de seguros de vacaciones Aseguradores del empleo como parte de las tarifas expuestas, incluidas imágenes de cumpleaños y vacaciones sexuales. ¡Estas personas pueden estar sujetas a este tipo de desafío, además de programas de inmigración de forma explícita. No discriminamos en base a raza, color, etnia, ascendencia, origen nacional, religión, sexo, género, identidad de sexo, expresión sexual, orientación sexual, edad, discapacidad, estado veterano, información genética, condición matrimonial o cualquier estatus legalmente protegido. Por favor, tenga cuidado con las estafas recientes a los solicitantes de empleo online. Cualquier correo electrónico del equipo de reclutamiento de VIZ Media vendrá desde una dirección de correo electrónico @viz.com (por ejemplo,janedoe@vis.com) o desde nuestro sistema de contratación Greenhouse (por ej., no-reply@ifgreenhouse.io). Por favor, describa brevemente su nivel de fluidez en japonés: * #J-18808-Ljbffr.