Producer, Anime - Japan

Job description

·  Initiating original anime projects and forming the most appropriate creative team to execute the ideas
·  Judicious evaluation of pitches for new anime series
·  Read and provide improvement notes on anime scripts, scenarios and storyboards 
·  Can propose and communicate effectively with anime directors, writers, animators, background and character designers, voice actors, composers across the anime production value chain 
·  As necessary negotiate production and licensing contracts for new releases working with the content acquisition team 
·  As part of anime content team be a passionate internal advocate for the anime initiative
·  Provide support to downstream internal stakeholders necessary for successful product launch and marketing both in Japan and globally working collaboratively with colleagues within larger team and across disciplines
·  Independently execute and use discretion to escalate issues in a timely and appropriate manner 
·  Understand, advocate, and embody the company's values and team goals
·  Heavy communication internally and externally