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アニメ製作プロデューサー, マネージャー職 / Production Manager, Anime, Japan

NBCUniversal  •  Tokyo, JP (Onsite)  •  8 hours ago
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Company Description

Company Description/会社概要

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

NBCUniversalは、Comcast Corporationの子会社であり、映画、テレビ、ストリーミングなど幅広い分野でコンテンツを制作・配信する、世界有数のメディア・エンターテインメント企業です。そのコンテンツは、テーマパークやコンシューマープロダクトなどを通じて、多様な形で世界中に展開されています。

NBC、NBC News、NBC Sports、Telemundo、Bravo、Peacockといった有力ブランドを展開しており、Universal Pictures、DreamWorks Animation、Focus Featuresなどのスタジオを通じて、質の高い映像作品や番組の制作・配給を行っています。

また、Universal Destinations & Experiencesを通じて、Universal Orlando ResortやUniversal Studios Hollywoodなど、世界各地でテーマパーク事業も展開しています。

当社は、従業員や顧客、視聴者が属するコミュニティへの貢献を重視しており、社会貢献活動や多様性を尊重する企業文化の推進にも積極的に取り組んでいます。

NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan (NUEJ), based in Tokyo, Japan, has been creating a variety of content in a wide range of genres, including Japanese Anime, Korean Drama, and Japanese Drama/Movie for over 30 years. For Japanese Anime, NUEJ has previously achieved major hits such as Golden Kamuy and From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman, and continues to produce content with rapidly growing global demand. Additionally, NUEJ has held the No.1 market share in Japan for Asian Dramas over the past decade, demonstrating strong influence. Furthermore, NUEJ has been increasing the number of domestic productions of Japanese Drama/Movie in recent years, expanding business opportunities.

NBCユニバーサル・エンターテイメント・ジャパン(NUEJ)は東京を拠点に日本のアニメ、韓国ドラマ、日本のドラマ・映画を含む様々のジャンルのコンテンツを30年以上にわたって制作してきました。NUEJはユニバーサルグループにおいて、「日本国外で制作・買付されていない」作品を手がけるという独自性を持ち、事業のグローバルな展開を進めています。日本のアニメにおいては、NUEJはこれまでに『ゴールデンカムイ』や『片田舎のおっさん、剣聖になる』といった大ヒット作品を生み出しており、急速に成長する世界的な需要に応じてコンテンツを制作し続けています。さらに、NUEJは過去10年間にわたり、日本におけるアジアドラマの市場シェアNo.1を獲得しており、その強い影響力を示しています。加えて、近年では日本のドラマや映画の国内制作本数を増やし、ビジネスチャンスを拡大しています。

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Job Description

Team Description/チーム概要

The Animation Production Group consists of two teams, each with a primary focus on either the domestic Japanese market or overseas markets.

The domestic team takes charge of high-profile IP entrusted by original rights holders, forming production committees in collaboration with publishers, broadcasters, and merchandising partners to bring these works to life as animated productions.

Meanwhile, the overseas team engages in international co-productions in partnership with studios and licensees abroad, producing animated content tailored for the global market.

By working closely together and complementing one another, both teams aim to create animation projects that embody the distinctive creativity of NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan.

アニメ制作グループには、日本国内と海外それぞれを主な視野とした2つのチームがあります。国内チームは、原作元から有力IPを預かり、出版社や放送局、グッズメーカーなどと製作委員会を組成し、アニメ化を実現します。

一方、海外チームは、海外のスタジオやライセンシーと連携した国際共同制作を行い、グローバル市場に向けたアニメを制作します。両チームは相互に連携・補完しながら、NBCユニバーサル・エンターテイメントジャパンならではのクリエイティビティにあふれるアニメーション制作を目指しています。

Key Responsibilities/主な職務と責任

Lead and execute production strategies to secure broadcast opportunities and drive the success of anime projects in line with the company's mid- to long-term business objectives. Oversee the full production lifecycle from concept development to delivery, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to maximize title profitability. Mentor and develop team members while supporting overall team operations alongside the Senior Manager and the Director.

中長期の事業計画に基づき、編成枠の確保および各アニメ企画の成功を目指して製作戦略を遂行する。企画立案から納品までの制作プロセス全体をマネジメントし、社内外のステークホルダーと連携しながら、プロジェクトごとの収益最大化に貢献する。また、チームメンバーの育成や指導を通じて組織の力を高め、シニアマネージャー・部門長とともにチーム全体の運営を担う。

Production

  • Content Discovery & Development:
  • Stay attuned to consumer trends and identify emerging opportunities and market shifts.
  • Select original works with strong commercialization potential and build trusted relationships with creators and publishers at an early stage.
  • Planning & Proposal Creation
  • Develop business plans (BP) and P&L projections, and secure approval from senior management.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to establish and execute project plans and operating structures.
  • Drive business initiatives in line with approved plans and implement monetization strategies in partnership with the licensing sales team.
  • Forming & Managing Production Committees:
  • Lead negotiations and coordination with investors and partners to establish production committees.
  • Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress and financial performance.
  • Develop and implement additional initiatives, including enhanced promotional activities, as needed to maximize project success and revenue
  • Production Management & Quality control
  • Lead the selection and negotiation of key production and creative partners, including studios, directors, cast, and creators.
  • Review scripts, animation footage, music, and other creative deliverables to ensure quality and creative excellence.
  • Oversee final deliverables to ensure quality standards are met and maintain brand integrity across downstream and ancillary exploitation opportunities.
  • Strengthening the NBCUniversal Brand
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with original creators, directors, artists, voice actors, and other key creative partners.
  • Represent the company externally through speaking engagements, industry panels, conferences, and other public-facing opportunities.

Team management

  • Operational Excellence
  • Support team members in managing and progressing their projects effectively.
  • Share business strategies and market insights, and guide individual producers toward appropriate actions and decision-making.
  • Improve production efficiency through the review and optimization of workflows and operational processes.
  • Team Management & Talent Development
  • Develop and mentor junior team members by providing regular feedback, coaching, and guidance.
  • Foster a collaborative team culture and maximize organizational effectiveness through teamwork and cross-functional cooperation.

制作業務】

原作開発・IP発掘

  • 消費者動向に敏感に反応し、次代のトレンドを察知
  • 収益化可能な原作を選定し、早期の段階で作家・版元との信頼関係を構築

企画立案・収益構造設計

  • BPおよびP&Lの作成と経営層承認の獲得
  • 社内外のステークホルダーと連携し企画実行体制を整備
  • 計画に基づく事業推進とライセンス営業と連動した収益化施策の実行

制作委員会の組成と運営

  • 出資社との交渉・調整による委員会の設立
  • プロジェクト進捗、収益状況の定期的な報告
  • 必要に応じてプロモーション強化などの追加施策を立案

制作管理と監修

  • 制作会社・監督・キャスト・クリエイター等の選定と契約交渉
  • シナリオ、映像、音楽等の制作物レビューと品質管理
  • 最終納品物の品質保証と二次利用展開におけるブランドコンセプトの監修

NBCUniversalブランド強化

  • 原作者、監督、アーティスト、声優等クリエイターとの信頼関係の構築
  • 講演や登壇機会を通じた社外発信

組織運営】

業務最適化

  • チームメンバーの業務進行をサポート
  • 戦略や市場状況を共有し、個々のプロデューサーに適切な行動を促す
  • 業務フローの見直し・改善による制作効率の向上

チーム運営及び人材育成

  • 若手メンバーに対するフィードバック・アドバイスを通じた育成
  • チームワークを重視し、協働による業務遂行で組織効率を最大化

Qualifications

Basic Requirements/必須要件

  • Experience of Anime producer as a committee lead
  • Basic knowledge and hands-on experience of original content, anime, and music production processes.
  • Project management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Flexible communication to manage internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience and understanding of licensing, including rights structures and royalties.
  • Knowledge and understanding in managing various contracts such rights licensing, business scheme and tax etc...
  • Ability to prepare proposals based on an understanding of business and investment revenue models.
  • Negotiation skills with funding partners, production studios, creators etc.
  • Native level of Japanese skill both in written and verbal.
  • 幹事会社としての製作プロデューサーの経験
  • 原作、アニメ制作、音楽制作に関する基本知識と実務経験
  • 複数プロジェクトを同時進行できるプロジェクトマネジメント力
  • 社内外ステークホルダーと円滑に連携できる柔軟なコミュニケーション力
  • ライツ・契約・印税等に関する理解(ライセンス・ビジネススキーム)
  • 投資回収モデルに基づく事業提案書作成スキル
  • スポンサー・クリエイターへの交渉力
  • ネイティブレベルの日本語スキル

Desired Characteristics/望ましい特性

  • Analyze the market based on the market trends and consumer insights.
  • Have the balance for both strong empathy for original content and a rational business approach.
  • Ability to persuade creators with a "consumer perspective" logic.
  • Strong commitment to pursing and improving the quality of the project.
  • Experience in planning and producing content with a global market perspective
  • Ability to present and explain plans to international partners and clients. (English and/or Chinese skill is nice to have)
  • 市場と消費者のインサイトに基づいた市場分析
  • 原作への情熱と冷静なビジネス判断を併せ持つバランス感覚
  • 消費者視点をもとにクリエイターとの対話ができる論理性
  • クオリティに対する妥協なき姿勢と探求心
  • グローバル展開を視野に入れた企画・プロデュース経験
  • 海外のパートナー/顧客に対するビジネスコミュニケーション力(英語・中国語尚可)

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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About NBCUniversal

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

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