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About the Role

NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan (NUEJ) is seeking an experienced Anime Producer to lead production strategies, oversee the full production lifecycle, and mentor team members. This role involves identifying content opportunities, developing business plans, managing production committees, and ensuring quality control to maximize title profitability and strengthen the NBCUniversal brand.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute production strategies to secure broadcast opportunities and drive the success of anime projects.
Oversee the full production lifecycle from concept development to delivery, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to maximize title profitability.
Mentor and develop team members while supporting overall team operations.
Stay attuned to consumer trends and identify emerging opportunities and market shifts.
Select original works with strong commercialization potential and build trusted relationships with creators and publishers.
Develop business plans (BP) and P&L projections, and secure approval from senior management.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to establish and execute project plans and operating structures.
Drive business initiatives in line with approved plans and implement monetization strategies in partnership with the licensing sales team.
Lead negotiations and coordination with investors and partners to establish production committees.
Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress and financial performance.
Develop and implement additional initiatives, including enhanced promotional activities, to maximize project success and revenue.
Lead the selection and negotiation of key production and creative partners, including studios, directors, cast, and creators.
Review scripts, animation footage, music, and other creative deliverables to ensure quality and creative excellence.
Oversee final deliverables to ensure quality standards are met and maintain brand integrity across downstream and ancillary exploitation opportunities.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with original creators, directors, artists, voice actors, and other key creative partners.
Represent the company externally through speaking engagements, industry panels, conferences, and other public-facing opportunities.
Support team members in managing and progressing their projects effectively.
Share business strategies and market insights, and guide individual producers toward appropriate actions and decision-making.
Improve production efficiency through the review and optimization of workflows and operational processes.
Develop and mentor junior team members by providing regular feedback, coaching, and guidance.
Foster a collaborative team culture and maximize organizational effectiveness through teamwork and cross-functional cooperation.

Requirements

Experience as an Anime producer as a committee lead.
Basic knowledge and hands-on experience of original content, anime, and music production processes.
Project management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Flexible communication to manage internal and external stakeholders.
Experience and understanding of licensing, including rights structures and royalties.
Knowledge and understanding in managing various contracts such as rights licensing, business schemes, and tax.
Ability to prepare proposals based on an understanding of business and investment revenue models.
Negotiation skills with funding partners, production studios, creators, etc.
Native level of Japanese skill both in written and verbal.

Skills

Market analysis based on market trends and consumer insights.
Balance of strong empathy for original content and a rational business approach.
Ability to persuade creators with a 'consumer perspective' logic.
Strong commitment to pursuing and improving the quality of the project.
Experience in planning and producing content with a global market perspective.
Ability to present and explain plans to international partners and clients.

Location

Tokyo, Japan

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Producer

About the Company

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, creating world-class content distributed across film, television, streaming, theme parks, and consumer products.
NBCUniversal owns and operates leading entertainment and news brands including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, Bravo, and Peacock.
NBCUniversal produces and distributes premier filmed entertainment and programming through its powerhouse film and television studios.
NBCUniversal operates industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world.
NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan (NUEJ) has been creating a variety of content in a wide range of genres, including Japanese Anime, Korean Drama, and Japanese Drama/Movie for over 30 years.
NUEJ has achieved major hits such as Golden Kamuy and From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman, and continues to produce content with rapidly growing global demand.
NUEJ has held the No.1 market share in Japan for Asian Dramas over the past decade.
NUEJ has been increasing the number of domestic productions of Japanese Drama/Movie in recent years, expanding business opportunities.
The Animation Production Group consists of two teams, each with a primary focus on either the domestic Japanese market or overseas markets.
The domestic team takes charge of high-profile IP entrusted by original rights holders, forming production committees in collaboration with publishers, broadcasters, and merchandising partners.
The overseas team engages in international co-productions in partnership with studios and licensees abroad, producing animated content tailored for the global market.
Both teams aim to create animation projects that embody the distinctive creativity of NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan.

Equal Opportunity

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].