Director of Corporate Communications

About Crunchyroll 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! The Director of Corporate Communications will work alongside the Communications leadership team to promote, manage, and support the Crunchyroll story in business and trade press; key initiatives and corporate events like the Crunchyroll Anime Awards and Anime Future Forum; liaise with SPE and SGC on initiatives, events and storytelling; and manage corporate presence at industry events. The role will also work with key leadership with Product, Engineering, Legal, People Experience, Strategy, Finance and IT/Security for dynamic storytelling. Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications, the leader in this role will support Crunchyroll’s industry narrative. About the Role: - Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop consumer and business media campaigns for a mix of news across lines of business. - Manage media outreach and relationship-building with reporters across business, tech, trade and consumer publications. - Alongside the Senior Director of Communications, craft foundational materials including press releases, presentations, bios, internal communications, talking points, statements, pitches, etc. - Manage corporate storytelling and media around major Crunchyroll events. - Curate external speaking opportunities for major industry events in a handful of key subject areas. - Liaise with media – specifically trade/business and select industry trades, on industry and business stories, especially as it relates to reporters in the retail, consumer products, and technical / engineering space. - Support Corporate Relations by working with teams in Sony Group to amplify Crunchyroll’s story as well as support presentations, events, and other initiatives. - Manage corporate storytelling within Japan, including managing an agency. - Manage internal communications as needed and under the direction of the VP of Internal Communications. - Performs other duties as requested About You: - Extremely organized with strong follow-through and time management skills. 12+ years of hands on leadership experience within corporate communications - Strong initiative and highly motivated: Effectively responds to pressure while maintaining professionalism. Uses resources well. Must possess a “can-do” and “will-do” attitude - Positive energy level and enthusiasm for the position. Must have the willingness to learn and improve - Excellent attention to detail - Ability to juggle multiple projects at once and prioritize - Must be flexible to change, a creative thinker and problem solver, and accustomed to working in teams as well as a self-starting individual - Ability to anticipate issues, be proactive and problem solve - Excellent and professional communication skills (spoken and written) - Familiar with anime, pop culture and current entertainment - Existing book of media contacts across business, tech, and trade publications - Experience working closely with C-Suite executives - Adaptability - Availability to travel domestically and internationally About The Team The Crunchyroll Communications team is a nimble group of publicists 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 Crunchyroll 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, LTD, and life insurance - Health Saving Account HSA program - Health care and dependent care FSA - Pension 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 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. - 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 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. Questions about Crunchyroll’s hiring process? 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