Crunchyroll
Sr. Director, Theatrical Release Operations
Crunchyroll, CULVER CITY, CA
About Crunchyroll
WE HELP EVERYONE BELONG. IT'S OUR PURPOSE.
Founded 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 role
The Sr. Director, Theatrical Release Operations will lead all aspects of large-scale theatrical releases by creating a comprehensive lifecycle plan and managing deliverables. You will drive every phase of the project lifecycle, collaborating with teams across distribution, marketing, production, operations, and vendors.
As the Sr. Director, Theatrical Release Operations, you will report to the VP, Global Theatrical Distribution and work closely with Sr. Director, Global Theatrical Business Operations..
This role is based from our Culver City office and works a hybrid schedule.
You're not just familiar with theatrical release planning and best practices in project management-you excel at going beyond the formula to bring creative approaches and solutions.
In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:
#LifeAtCrunchyroll #LI-Hybrid
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 - Culver City, CA
$163,328-$204,160 USD
About our Values
We 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 value
Our 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? Please check out our Hiring FAQs: https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040471712-Crunchyroll-Hiring-FAQs
Please beware of recent scams to online job seekers. Those applying to our job openings will only be contacted directly from [redacted] email account.
WE HELP EVERYONE BELONG. IT'S OUR PURPOSE.
Founded 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 role
The Sr. Director, Theatrical Release Operations will lead all aspects of large-scale theatrical releases by creating a comprehensive lifecycle plan and managing deliverables. You will drive every phase of the project lifecycle, collaborating with teams across distribution, marketing, production, operations, and vendors.
As the Sr. Director, Theatrical Release Operations, you will report to the VP, Global Theatrical Distribution and work closely with Sr. Director, Global Theatrical Business Operations..
This role is based from our Culver City office and works a hybrid schedule.
- Manage all aspects of a theatrical release project plan.
- Partner with Distribution, Marketing, Production, Acquisitions and Operations to improve workflows and deliverables, providing high-quality daily support and updates as the point of contact for Crunchyroll Films global theatrical release projects.
- Predict and identify roadblocks, escalating concerns and advocating solutions to resolve them.
- Coordinate with partners to align on key deliverables by territory and prioritize the workflow
- Establish processes to track master release timelines, production delivery, marketing/promotional asset delivery, exhibitor programs and materials, global and territory partnership programs, et.
- Collaborate with Japan-based approvals team to facilitate delivery of approvals requests and ensure between the approvals team and key internal stakeholders.
- Identify project timelines, milestones, and owners - managing execution against key objectives.
You're not just familiar with theatrical release planning and best practices in project management-you excel at going beyond the formula to bring creative approaches and solutions.
- 15+ years of experience in the independent theatrical film industry, focused on the lifecycle of large-scale theatrical release
- Experience managing theatrical release projects from start to finish
- Experience working with a diverse creative and technical team
- Experience engaging with project management processes, approaches, and tactics
- Knowledge of and a passion for entertainment, anime, and pop culture
In 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 insurance
- Health Saving Account HSA program
- Health care and dependent care FSA
- 401(k) plan, with employer match
- Employer paid commuter benefit
- Support program for new parents
- Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!
#LifeAtCrunchyroll #LI-Hybrid
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 - Culver City, CA
$163,328-$204,160 USD
About our Values
We 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 value
- Courage. 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.
- Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.
- Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.
Our 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? Please check out our Hiring FAQs: https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040471712-Crunchyroll-Hiring-FAQs
Please beware of recent scams to online job seekers. Those applying to our job openings will only be contacted directly from [redacted] email account.