Senior Communications Manager

About CrunchyrollFounded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love.Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime!About The RoleWe’re looking for a Senior Communications Manager to support Corporate Communications and lead fan-facing work across our commercial businesses, including E-Commerce, Manga, Home Entertainment, Licensing, and Merchandising. Reporting to the SVP of Communications, you will strengthen Crunchyroll's brand, drive key messaging, and create meaningful touchpoints for fans and partners worldwide.Partner with the Corporate Communications team to share company news and initiatives.Prepare press releases, Q&As, backgrounders, and supporting materialsAssist executives with interviews, speaking engagements, and industry eventsDraft executive remarks, presentations, quotes, and award submissionsDevelop and execute communications programs for E-Commerce, Manga, Home Entertainment, and Licensing/MerchandisingTell stories that connect fans to Crunchyroll's offeringsGuide E-Commerce campaigns for exclusives, sales, holidays, and merchandise collaborationsPromote Home Entertainment releases and limited-edition collectiblesSupport the Manga app launch with campaigns for new releases and authorsWork globally on Licensing and Merchandising to highlight important deals and partnershipsManage internal messaging, executive communications, and event productionIdentify anime super fans and leverage celebrity partnerships in sports, film, TV, and musicHighlight opportunities for diverse audiences, including US Hispanic, LGBTQ+, African American, and Asian American communitiesCollaborate with organizations on cross-promotional programmingWe are considering applicants available to work a hybrid schedule, with three days each week onsite at our Los Angeles office.About YouWe get excited about candidates, like you, because...8+ years of experience in media relations, corporate or internal communications, industry relations, or related fields in a global or matrixed organization.Deep understanding of anime, gaming, pop culture, current entertainment trends, and familiarity with Japanese culture.Highly organized, able to manage multiple important projects effectivelyMotivated and proactive, able to navigate challenges or high-pressure situationsSkilled at anticipating issues and finding solutions proactivelyStrong written and verbal communication skillsGlobal mindset with cultural awareness and sensitivity to communicate across diverse teams and geographiesBachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience in a communications or media roleAbout The TeamThe Crunchyroll Communications team is a nimble group of publicists and communications professionals who love talking about anime, our brand, and the broader streaming entertainment industry. We're storytellers and we connect our passionate fans to the content they love through thoughtful press around our fan-centric touchpoints (SVOD, theatrical, events, games, merchandise, and more).Why you will love working at CrunchyrollIn addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insuranceHealth Saving Account HSA programHealth care and dependent care FSA401(k) plan, with employer matchEmployer paid commuter benefitSupport program for new parentsPet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!The Pay Range for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Crunchyroll’s Total Rewards offerings for employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, employer matched retirement savings, time-off programs, and progressive health benefits and perks.Pay Transparency - Los Angeles, CA$116,000—$135,000 USDAbout Our ValuesWe want to be everything for someone rather than something for everyone and we do this by living and modeling our values in all that we do. We valueCourage. We believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves. Curiosity. We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding. Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others. Our commitment to diversity and inclusionOur mission of helping people belong reflects our commitment to diversity & inclusion. It's just the way we do business.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.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.Questions about Crunchyroll’s hiring process? 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