Senior Manager, Scheduling Operations
Bring anime to fans worldwideon time and in the languages they love. As Senior Manager of Scheduling Operations, you'll lead a team that ensures Crunchyroll's content launches smoothly across SVOD, AVOD, EST, theatrical, and home video platforms. You'll be the main link between media supply, localization, content acquisition, programming, and delivery operations, translating contracts into applicable schedules and ensuring compliance while maximizing global release impact.
What You'll Do
Content Scheduling & Operations
- Oversee global SVOD scheduling with accuracy across all platforms
- Maintain and improve scheduling databases and tools, including Airtable
- Turn acquisition contracts into launch timelines and release plans
- Research content availability to set optimal release dates
- Refine scheduling with automations and workflow improvements
- Collaborate with engineering and operations to adapt systems to our needs
Team Leadership
Lead, mentor, and coach your Scheduling Operations teamSet clear OKRs, KPIs, and development goalsGuide the team through growth and change with clarity and supportCommunicate updates and standards to ensure agreementCross-Functional Collaboration
Be the Scheduling Operations expert in systems, acquisitions, and deal analysisLead and contribute to cross-functional meetings, anticipating scheduling challengesBalance competing priorities to meet business needs without sacrificing accuracyWe are considering applicants available to work a hybrid schedule, with three days each week onsite at our Los Angeles office.
We get excited about candidates, like you, because you have a proven track record managing content launches across multiple platforms (SVOD, AVOD, linear, EST, theatrical, home video)
You have 8+ years in media or entertainment scheduling, rights management, and data governance, including leadership experienceYou excel at leading teams, mentoring, and driving collaboration through changeYou thrive as the central link between cross-functional teams, ensuring schedules, workflows, and launches stay on trackYou're organized, communicate clearly, and skilled with Google Suite, PowerPoint / Keynote, Airtable, and workflow toolsYou have hands-on experience leading software, system, or process implementation projectsYou're passionate about anime, Japanese culture, pop culture, or fandomA Bachelor's degree in Communications, Media, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)You can travel as neededScheduling Operations is a newly formed team within Content Operations, built to power Crunchyroll's global programming goals. We ensure our content launches on time, in the right language, and in the right markets. Every detail counts because for our fans and our content partners, accuracy and timeliness are everything.
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, STD, LTD, and life insuranceHealth Saving Account HSA programHealth care and dependent care FSA401(k) plan, with employer matchEmployer paid commuter benefitSupport program for new parentsPet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!#LifeAtCrunchyroll
$123,000 - $140,000 USD
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.