What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Product - SVOD position at Crunchyroll?
About Crunchyroll
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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. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love.
Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime!
Who we are
If it's anime, it's Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll connects anime and manga fans across 200 countries and territories with the content and experiences they love. In addition to free ad-supported and subscription premium content, Crunchyroll serves the anime community across events, theatrical, games, consumer products, collectibles, and manga publishing.
Anime fans have access to one of the largest collections of licensed anime through Crunchyroll and translated into multiple languages for viewers worldwide. Viewers can also access simulcasts — top series available immediately after the Japanese broadcast. The Crunchyroll app is available on over 15 platforms, including all gaming consoles.
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.
About the role
As a Vice President, Product for SVOD, you will help define the video content delivery roadmap and customer experience for video across all platforms and geographies. You will participate in developing the video strategy, and develop product roadmaps to implement that vision. You will work with engineering, program management, design, content operations, finance, legal, business development, customer service, content acquisition, and executive teams to launch products, develop business opportunities, and enhance our customer experience.
Additionally, you will oversee the development and management of the product strategy, roadmap, and features for the streaming platform. The VP of Product will closely collaborate with leaders from cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, program management, marketing, and content operations, and drive a high-quality, delightful, and successful streaming service.We are looking for someone with experience in one or more areas of core video playback (encoding, delivery, live broadcast, ads insertion, client playback), has experience building product teams that manages video player and playback for streaming services. You will also have a track record in taking on end-to-end ownership.
- Help define the video content delivery roadmap and customer experience for video across all platforms and geographies.
- Lead the video strategy for the streaming platform, and develop product roadmaps to implement that vision.
- You are customer-focused, team-oriented
- Dig in to tools like MUX and Data dog to lead hypothesis and recommendations.
- Experience working with Media Asset Management tools and video encoding pipelines.
In the role of Vice President, Product - SVOD, you will report to the SVP of Product Management
We are considering applicants for the locations of Culver City, San Francisco and Dallas.
About You
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About the Team
It's an amazing time to join Crunchyroll's product team as we continue to widen our global reach as the largest anime streaming provider. The Product Team is a cornerstone of the culture and the app experience that millions of customers interact with on a daily basis. We're responsible for making sure the products we ship provide innovative solutions to our millions of subscribers & anime fans. We appreciate the value of understanding our users and championing their needs.
Why you will love working at Crunchyroll
In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks :
LifeAtCrunchyroll #LI-Hybrid
The Pay Range for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Crunchyroll’s Total Rewards offerings for employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, employer matched retirement savings, time-off programs, and progressive health benefits and perks.
Pay Transparency - Culver City, CA
265,000—$330,000 USD
The Pay Range for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Crunchyroll’s Total Rewards offerings for employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, employer matched retirement savings, time-off programs, and progressive health benefits and perks.
Pay Transparency - San Francisco, CA
265,000—$330,000 USD
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Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
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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.
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.
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Salary : $330,000
