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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!
About the role
We're looking for a Theatrical Distribution Manager to lead distribution activity for theatrical releases across EMEA. You will increase revenue in 70 territories by developing and executing distribution strategies as part of Crunchyroll’s global theatrical business. Reporting to the Director of Theatrical Distribution EMEA, you will manage all phases of a release, working closely with teams across Acquisitions, Production, Marketing, and Operations.
This London-based role follows a hybrid schedule (three days in-office per week).
Core Areas of Responsibility
You will plan and execute theatrical releases across EMEA, working with internal marketing teams and distribution partners to maximise performance.
- Forecast box office potential, analyse pre/post-release performance, and refine future release plans.
- Work with Acquisitions and Marketing to shape distribution strategy and release timing. Ensure marketing efforts align with exhibitor partnerships.
- Strengthen the relationship with Sony Pictures Releasing International (SPRI), providing guidance and defining release strategies for all territories.
- Monitor industry trends, territory performance, and regulatory shifts to identify growth opportunities.
- Provide regional insights and recommendations to support Crunchyroll’s global theatrical distribution strategy.
About You
We get excited about candidates, like you, because...
- 5+ years experience working in the theatrical film industry with a focus on distribution, independent experience a plus
- You have experience building strong relationships with exhibitors and distributors, enabling you to support release plans and ensure successful title launches.
- You think on your feet, and adjust easily to changing situations while solving problems effectively.
- You work well with others, building relationships inside and outside the company.
- You make decisions with confidence and can negotiate and persuade when needed.
- You work well managing multiple tasks and ensuring everything is completed on time.
- You communicate and present information in an easy-to-understand way.
- You have experience with data visualisation tools, turning complex data into actionable insights.
- You have experience working with teams, promoting effective collaboration.
- You have a passion for entertainment, anime, and pop culture.
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:
- Best-in class medical, dental, and vision private insurance healthcare coverage
- Access to counselling and mental health sessions 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employer 5% salary contribution into a DC Pension Plan
- Allowances for Gym & Wellness, Meals, Commuting
- Free premium access to Crunchyroll along with monthly discounts to the Crunchyroll store
- Professional Development
- Company's Paid Parental Leave
- up to 22 weeks for birthing parents
- up to 12 weeks for non-birthing parents
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- Paid Time Off
- Flex Time Off
- 5 Yasumi Days
- Half-Day Fridays during the summer
- Winter Break
#LifeAtCrunchyroll #LI-Hybrid
We want to be everything for someone rather than something for everyone and we do this by living and modeling our values in all that we do. We value
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Courage. We believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.
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Curiosity. We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.
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Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.
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Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Our mission of helping people belong reflects our commitment to diversity & inclusion. It's just the way we do business.
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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