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ODK Media

Community / SEO Intern (Unpaid)

Irvine, CA · On-site

Strong written English skills * Interest in streaming, pop culture, anime, K-drama, or Asian entertainment is a plus Preferred Skills (Not Required) * Experience with Ahrefs, SEMrush, or similar ...

Sony Corporation

Localization Translator

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

The ideal candidate must have a passion for Japanese anime and related culture. The ideal candidate must be bilingual speaker (English and Japanese) and have strong skills in reading, writing, and ...

Spellbrush

Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

If the thought of running a batch job across ten-thousand GPUs to ingest petabytes worth of anime ... You're comfortable pulling data from whatever source it may be in, whether that involves writing a ...

Spellbrush

Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

If the thought of running a batch job across ten-thousand GPUs to ingest petabytes worth of anime ... You're comfortable pulling data from whatever source it may be in, whether that involves writing a ...

Crunchyroll, LLC

Staff Data Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and ... Perform hands-on analytics: write the SQL, build the dashboards, and run the exploratory analyses ...

ARENA SNK, Inc

Development Intern

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$17.87/hr

The right person is a strong reader and writer, detail-oriented, and genuinely excited about storytelling in the anime, gaming, and modern action space. You should be someone who doesn't just consume ...

Crunchyroll, LLC

Data Engineer III

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$123K - $148K/yr

We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and ... Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented API and code while adhering to industry best ...

Crunchyroll, LLC

Principal AI Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and ... You write production-grade Python and/or TypeScript and have built developer-facing tooling (CLIs ...

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How much do anime writing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for anime writing in the United States is $30.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $37.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Anime Writing position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Anime Writing, you need a solid grasp of storytelling, character development, and scriptwriting, often supported by experience in creative writing or screenwriting for animation. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like Final Draft or Celtx, and sometimes knowledge of Japanese language or culture, can be valuable assets. Strong collaboration, adaptability, and communication skills help writers work effectively with directors, artists, and production teams. These skills ensure compelling narratives that translate well into animated formats and resonate with audiences.

What is an Anime Writing job?

An Anime Writing job involves creating scripts, storylines, or dialogue for anime series, films, or adaptations. Writers may develop original narratives or adapt existing material, ensuring engaging characters, compelling plots, and adherence to the anime’s themes and tone. This role often requires strong storytelling skills, knowledge of anime tropes, and collaboration with directors, animators, and producers to bring stories to life.

What are some common challenges anime writers face when developing scripts for animated series?

Anime writers often need to balance original storytelling with the expectations of existing source material, such as manga or light novels, which can be both rewarding and challenging. Adapting complex narratives into concise, visually engaging scripts requires close collaboration with directors, storyboard artists, and translators. Writers must also consider pacing, episode structure, and cultural nuance to ensure the story resonates with both domestic and international audiences. Deadlines can be tight, so strong organizational skills and the ability to incorporate feedback quickly are essential for success in this collaborative, fast-paced environment.

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Senior Product Manager, CX AI Chat

Senior Product Manager, CX AI Chat

Crunchyroll, LLC

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$149K - $196K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

About Crunchyroll
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
As a Senior Product Manager, CX AI Chat, you'll lead the implementation of new solutions that enhance our customers' experience through automation and self-service. You'll collaborate with cross-departmental teams to identify problems and develop product features and user stories. Your role will include facilitating brainstorming sessions, writing detailed product briefs, and delivering clear requirements for both technical and non-technical partners. You will continue to use data to guide the product roadmap and optimize for the best performance.
You will collaborate with internal partners across Customer Experience, Legal, Product Management, Program Management, Engineering, and other departments to support important programs and ensure seamless collaboration across all departments. You will also communicate externally with our third-party vendors that comprise the Customer Experience tech stack.
  • Oversee a roadmap for new and existing CX Technology tools, including our Help Center and AI chat platform.
  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance customer satisfaction (CSAT) through improved self-service and GenAI tools.
  • Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to identify business problems and develop high-level product epics, features, and user stories.
  • Conduct regular brainstorming and specification sessions to ensure agreement across departments and partner organizations.
  • Author detailed product briefs explaining the rationale and goals for new programs.
  • Deliver streamlined product requirements that are easily understood by both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Write user stories and acceptance criteria to bring your product strategy to life, collaborating with Customer Service, Engineering, Program Management, Acquisitions, Legal, Finance, and Analytics.
  • Be the main contact for product-related questions, issues, and feedback, and communicate with partners and leadership.
  • Manage and prioritize the product backlog, addressing delivery impediments or quality issues.
  • Collaborate with product managers, program managers, engineers, designers, and other partners throughout the product development process.
  • Analyze insights and use data to inform decisions.

In the role of Senior Product Manager, CX AI Chat, you will report to the Director, CX Product & Technology.
We are considering applicants for the location of San Francisco, CA.
About You
We get excited about candidates, like you, because...
  • 8+ years of experience in product management within Customer Experience or Customer Experience technology - preferably in the tech, e-Commerce, streaming media, or entertainment industry
  • Experience building and rolling out product features from start to finish
  • Experience managing technical projects specifically related to CX, including platform migrations, integrations, RFPs, third-party platforms launches/optimizations, and Gen AI
  • Experience with CX tools and platforms such as CCaaS, chatbots, CMS, WFM, including Salesforce Service Cloud, Salesforce OMS, Sierra AI
  • Experience with API integrations
  • Expertise with Customer Experience metrics
  • Experience working with globally distributed teams
  • Experience working with third-party vendors
  • BS degree or equivalent experience required
About the Team
Join Crunchyroll's Customer Experience Technology Team (CXT) and be part of the largest anime streaming provider as we expand our global reach! CXT is crucial in building and maintaining the tech stack used to support our fans and our customer service agents. Our mission is to deliver the next-level anime streaming experience by understanding and anticipating our users' needs and providing them with quick resolution.
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:
  • 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 insurance
  • Health Saving Account HSA program
  • Health care and dependent care FSA
  • 401(k) plan, with employer match
  • Employer paid commuter benefit
  • Support program for new parents
  • Pet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!

#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 - San Francisco, CA
$181,800-$220,000 USD
About our Values
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
  • Courage. We believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.
  • Curiosity. We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.
  • Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.
  • Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.
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.
Questions about Crunchyroll's hiring process? Please check out our Hiring FAQs: https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040471712-Crunchyroll-Hiring-FAQs
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