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Creative Executive
Crunchyroll
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Ellation, Inc. is a transformative entertainment company and home of industry-leading platforms Crunchyroll and VRV. Crunchyroll is the world’s largest destination for anime and manga, boasting a global community of more than 25 million registered users and over 1 million subscribers. VRV is a fast-growing entrant in the SVOD space and is an audience-focused aggregation platform featuring premium SVOD channels including Crunchyroll, Funimation, Rooster Teeth, and Shudder.
VRV is looking for an experienced Creative Executive to join the company’s Studio team. Historically, VRV has relied heavily on licensed content. Today we are developing a slate of exciting proprietary series and we are looking for a thoughtful, reliable and highly adaptable individual to help us do it. This is a unique opportunity to partner with the Head of Content Development to build a new capability on an exciting and growing platform.
Role requires strong analytical, organizational, and creative writing skills, as well as a discerning eye for quality. A passion for all forms of genre entertainment is a must.
Based in Los Angeles.
Principal Responsibilities:
• Help lead content creation throughout the development & production lifecycle.
• Source and evaluate new IP for project development (scripted and unscripted)
• Reading and research. Generate critical analyses, project decks, writer & talent lists, and maintain development database.
• Collaborate with writers, directors, talent, and external producers to develop creative materials.
• Cultivate and maintain talent relationships.
• Track development of competing projects across the marketplace.
Skills and Qualifications:
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in scripted TV/film development at a major production company or studio.
• Strong existing relationships in talent community and agency/management circles.
• Deep understanding of pop culture, media, and genre entertainment (including novels, comics/manga, animation/anime, games, and film & TV).
• Exceptional grasp of episodic storytelling structure, tropes, and conventions.
• Excellent writing, editorial, analytical and communication skills.
• Team player who is excited to work in an innovative, entrepreneurial environment.
• Unscripted experience is preferred, but not required.
Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
• Health care and dependent care FSA
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Employer paid commuter benefit
• On-site gym, showers, yoga, and wellness classes
• Catered lunch and dinner 4 days per week
• Fun, passionate and skilled co-workers
• Pet friendly environment - pet insurance and dog friendly office
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About Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is the world’s largest destination for anime and manga, boasting a global community of more than 25 million registered users and over 1 million subscribers. Fans connect through the most complete anime library including "Naruto Shippuden," "Attack on Titan," and “Dragon Ball Super,” events such as Crunchyroll Movie Nights, Crunchyroll News, and can purchase related merchandise through its online store. Through its app on game consoles, set-top boxes, mobile devices and more, Crunchyroll delivers content from leading media producers directly to viewers translated professionally in multiple languages. The service is available for free or through a premium offering that allows users to watch ad-free with access to simulcasts—top series available immediately after Japanese broadcast.
Fans can also view Crunchyroll on VRV, an audience-focused aggregation platform featuring premium SVOD channels and a curated house channel, VRV Select.
About Ellation
Ellation, Inc. is a transformative entertainment company and home of industry-leading platforms Crunchyroll and VRV. With majority investment from Otter Media, a joint-venture between AT&T and The Chernin Group, Ellation operates at the intersection of technology and media to redefine the next wave of media interaction and consumption -- breaking down barriers to content experiences for passionate fans around the world. Ellation’s offices in San Francisco, Tokyo, and Chișinău develop the product, design, engineering, marketing and content that brings our communities of passionate fans together.
About VRV
VRV is a leading audience-focused aggregation platform featuring premium SVOD channels including Crunchyroll, Funimation, Rooster Teeth, and Shudder, alongside a curated house channel, VRV Select. Created to provide fans with a next-gen entertainment experience, VRV offers immersive content experiences in a digitally-driven environment via bundled subscription, a la carte subscription, or ad-supported options. As a platform, VRV helps partners extend their reach and distribute their premium content through a high-quality, branded experience on mobile, web, and popular living room devices.