[Hiring] Podcast Showrunner @Crunchyroll, LLC

Role Description

In the role of Podcast Showrunner/Lead Producer, you will report to the Multimedia Manager. This is slated to be a six month contract. We are considering applicants for the location(s) of Remote, based in Dallas, Texas.

The Podcast Showrunner/Lead Producer is responsible for the production of weekly audio and video episodes of Crunchyroll's award-winning flagship podcast, The Anime Effect. In this position, you will drive the day-to-day production of the show, including, but not limited to:

• Creation of all show outlines and script deliverables, featuring compelling discussion topics from among the top anime news headlines and cultural topics of the week
• Develop recurring segments that highlight topics important to the anime community and contribute to the inclusivity and culture of The Anime Effect podcast
• Contribute to regular team meetings, identifying potential production roadblocks and solutions, as well as innovative, incremental additions to programming
• Coordinate with A/V producer, Editor, and Social Editor to ensure consistent production quality and on-time deliverables
• Coordinate with Multimedia Producer to ensure key marketing objectives are met
• Craft a sense of fun and belonging that brings new and returning viewership to one of the biggest anime podcasts in the world
• Opportunity to expand The Anime Effect via event programming, cross-team marketing, spin-off content, and additional audio/video programming

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience directly managing an A/V podcast and/or broadcast production
• Passionate about anime culture and its importance to the broader community
• Skilled in time and deadline management
• Comfortable with analytics tools and SEO implementation
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, English, Communications, RTVF (Radio, Television & Film), or a related field

Benefits

• Performance bonuses
• Employer matched retirement savings
• Time-off programs
• Progressive health benefits and perks

Company Description

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.