Associate Licensing Manager, LATAM/APAC Licensing

Who We Are

We’re a cast of characters working to shine a spotlight on anime. Crunchyroll is an international business focused on creating both online and offline experiences for fans through content (licensed, co-produced, originals, distribution), merchandise, events, gaming, news, and more. Visit our About Us pages for more information about our collection of brands.

Location: Los Angeles

The intersection of media and technology is our sweet spot and we are fortunate to be headquartered at the epicenter of the creative economy - Los Angeles. This office houses many of our corporate functions and cross-functional teams tasked with creating exceptional experiences for our passionate communities.

Job Summary

The Associate Licensing Manager is responsible for the revenue growth of assigned franchises across traditional consumer products categories and is an integral team member responsible for management of the day-to-day business. The associate will support the Licensing team and become the expert on the merchandise for assigned brands. The Associate will help develop  strategic merchandise licensing programs, including line-planning. Additionally, the Associate will meet with partners, and work with Product Development to resolve any approvals issues. You will report to the Associate Director, LATAM & APAC Licensing.

The primary responsibilities of this position include: 

• Day to day management of business and licensees including:

  • Responsible for collecting licensee product information, sales/POS, and other data or materials. Maintain licensees lists and monitor term dates 

  • Assist with industry, product, data, and market research and trends; prepare summaries to communicate findings to licensing team

  • Manage the coordination of calendars for events and some meetings; assists in event planning and sales materials

  • Ensure licensee compliance with Crunchyroll guidelines and contractual standards. Provide regular updates/reporting about the status of licensees and important issues

  • Help with licensee communications for relevant needs, on- and offboarding, sales and product reports

  • Communicate with partners to schedule business reviews, status calls, etc

  • Legal Support: Track progress of contract renewals, drafts and amendments

  • Support Legal team efforts to remove unauthorized products. Manage counterfeit products and submit/monitor requests

  • Event Planning & Tradeshows: participate and help plan and attendance of annual Licensing Summits, Licensing Show, Toy Fair and other trade shows and events to ensure all events are ready-to-use

  • Maintain master calendars with important beats and product launch details

  • Ensure compliance and accuracy of licensee proposal forms and oversee tracking and approvals

  • Manage information flow and support submission preparation for main licensors

  • Explain complex concepts to achieve shared understanding and obtain approvals with licensors

  • In partnership with the Product Development team, help project manage approvals

  • Manage IP sensitive assets, approval guidelines, and delivery to partners

  • Oversee creative/concept review meetings  and manage submissions processes

  • Anticipate risks with each program that may improve project implementation; highlight any outstanding items or challenges

  • Perform other responsibilities

The minimum qualifications and requirements for this position include: 

• Project management skills, organized

• Minimum of 2-4 years of related experience - consumer products, licensing, retail

• Fluent/high proficiency with Spanish (Brazilian Portuguese is a plus)

• Office, PowerPoint or Keynote, Google Suite

• Photoshop and/or InDesign experience

• Completed Bachelor's degree

• Gaming / video game experience and or passion a plus

• Interest in anime, pop culture, retail and products

Desired Skills, Abilities, and Experience 

• Fluent/high proficiency with English and Japanese (spoken and written) 

• Highly organized with strong follow through and time management skills

• Effectively responds to pressure or crisis situations

• Must be accustomed to working in teams and individually

• Comfortable and willing to present in front of groups