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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
As the Business Affairs Associate II, you will support the Content Acquisition team in managing license deals, communicating contractual risks to multiple internal departments, negotiating agreements, ensuring compliance with agreement terms, and tracking and updating deal terms using internal systems. You will help maximize our content licensing efforts while maintaining contractual integrity and optimizing revenue. Work with our Content Acquisitions and Legal teams to ensure the accurate representation of agreements, conducting negotiations and extensions with our licensors. Communicate contractual risks to appropriate internal departments and affiliate companies, facilitating well‑informed decisions. Provide daily updates to other teams to a clear understanding of finalized deal terms, enhance revenue, and guarantee agreement compliance. Maintain an organized system for tracking deal terms and update negotiation statuses within our internal tracking systems. In the role of Business Affairs Associate II, you will report to the Senior Manager, Business Affairs. We are considering applicants for the location of Los Angeles, CA. This position is based in the Los Angeles office and adopts a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office. About You
We get excited about candidates, like you, because … 5+ years experience with content licensing, contract negotiations, or a related field in the entertainment industry. Experience managing licensing content and IPs. Experience with project management and related project management tools. Experience working with Japanese businesses and an understanding of Japanese business culture. About the Team
As part of Crunchyroll's Content organization, the Business Affairs team supports the Content Acquisition team on acquisition deals, providing consultation on deal strategies, negotiations, and rights clearance with other departments and managing associated financial, legal, and business risks. Why you will love working at Crunchyroll
In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks: 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 Savings Account (HSA) program. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Account (FSA). 401(k) plan with employer match. Support program for new parents. Pet insurance and pet‑friendly offices. Pay Range
$90,000 – $95,000 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 everything we do. Courage – when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves. Curiosity – the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding. Kaizen – a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress. Service – serving our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
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. Legal Statement
Please beware of recent scams to online job seekers. Those applying to our job openings will only be contacted directly from @crunchyroll.com email accounts.
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As the Business Affairs Associate II, you will support the Content Acquisition team in managing license deals, communicating contractual risks to multiple internal departments, negotiating agreements, ensuring compliance with agreement terms, and tracking and updating deal terms using internal systems. You will help maximize our content licensing efforts while maintaining contractual integrity and optimizing revenue. Work with our Content Acquisitions and Legal teams to ensure the accurate representation of agreements, conducting negotiations and extensions with our licensors. Communicate contractual risks to appropriate internal departments and affiliate companies, facilitating well‑informed decisions. Provide daily updates to other teams to a clear understanding of finalized deal terms, enhance revenue, and guarantee agreement compliance. Maintain an organized system for tracking deal terms and update negotiation statuses within our internal tracking systems. In the role of Business Affairs Associate II, you will report to the Senior Manager, Business Affairs. We are considering applicants for the location of Los Angeles, CA. This position is based in the Los Angeles office and adopts a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office. About You
We get excited about candidates, like you, because … 5+ years experience with content licensing, contract negotiations, or a related field in the entertainment industry. Experience managing licensing content and IPs. Experience with project management and related project management tools. Experience working with Japanese businesses and an understanding of Japanese business culture. About the Team
As part of Crunchyroll's Content organization, the Business Affairs team supports the Content Acquisition team on acquisition deals, providing consultation on deal strategies, negotiations, and rights clearance with other departments and managing associated financial, legal, and business risks. Why you will love working at Crunchyroll
In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks: 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 Savings Account (HSA) program. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Account (FSA). 401(k) plan with employer match. Support program for new parents. Pet insurance and pet‑friendly offices. Pay Range
$90,000 – $95,000 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 everything we do. Courage – when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves. Curiosity – the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding. Kaizen – a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress. Service – serving our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
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. Legal Statement
Please beware of recent scams to online job seekers. Those applying to our job openings will only be contacted directly from @crunchyroll.com email accounts.
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