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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 Publicity Coordinator supports the Communications team in promoting all of Crunchyroll’s streaming and film content. Their responsibility is to the VP of Communications, functional teams and consultants/agencies with all external and internal communications featuring content.
The core responsibilities of this position include:
- Supporting VP and streaming/film teams and consultants/agencies in writing materials, including press releases, alerts, highlights, corporate information, internal communications, pitches, etc.
- Coordinate program assets, including photography and video
- Help establish, manage and maintain the department’s press list, with a variety of verticals.
- Coordinate and curate press clippings around content campaigns
- Assist with presentations and strategies
- Assist with events related to content
- Help establish, manage and maintain press site and archival press materials
- Help traffic incoming press inquiries
- Performs other duties as requested
The minimum qualifications and requirements for this position include:
- Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Office, PowerPoint or Keynote, Google Suite, Outlook and Internet
- Completed 4-year college degree
- Preferably 1-2 years of related experience
Desired Skills, Abilities, And Experience
- Extremely organized with strong follow-through and time management skills
- Strong initiative and highly motivated: Effectively responds to pressure or crisis situations while maintaining professionalism.
- Follows through on assignments and open issues.
- 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
- Excellent and professional communication skills (spoken and written)
- Familiar with anime, pop culture and current entertainment
- Adaptability
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Anime fans have access to one of the largest collections of licensed anime through Crunchyroll and translated in multiple languages for viewers worldwide. Viewers can also access simulcasts — top series available immediately after Japanese broadcast.
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Our Company Values
You’ll see these in action if we’re lucky enough to have you:
- Courage – When we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.
- Curiosity – We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.
- Service – We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.
- Kaizen – We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.
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.
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