Content Manager
VIZ Media, San Francisco, CA, United States
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:
Business‑level fluency in spoken and written Japanese and English
7+ years of experience and knowledge in the anime industry is required
Experience in licensing business and licensor approvals is strongly preferred
4+ years of people management experience
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 Manager, Content position is open to candidates local to the San Francisco Bay Area or remote candidates within California. If the candidate is local to the San Francisco Bay Area, this will be a hybrid position with 1 day of work onsite at our downtown San Francisco office expected weekly. If the candidate is located outside of the San Francisco Bay Area, this can be a remote position with occasional travel to San Francisco.
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
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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:
Business‑level fluency in spoken and written Japanese and English
7+ years of experience and knowledge in the anime industry is required
Experience in licensing business and licensor approvals is strongly preferred
4+ years of people management experience
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 Manager, Content position is open to candidates local to the San Francisco Bay Area or remote candidates within California. If the candidate is local to the San Francisco Bay Area, this will be a hybrid position with 1 day of work onsite at our downtown San Francisco office expected weekly. If the candidate is located outside of the San Francisco Bay Area, this can be a remote position with occasional travel to San Francisco.
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
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