Job Description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role...

ローカル・アニメーション製作部門にて制作上の問題について、Assistant Producerとしてマネージャーやチーフ・プロデューサーを補佐いただきながら、自らも積極的に企画立案、製作を行っていただきます。

Assist the Animation Manager/Chief Producer with production issues arising in connection with Warner's local animation production for Warner Bros. Japan

Your Role Accountabilities...

※ご経験に応じ、以下内容をお任せ致します

- アニメ化に可能な原作の情報収集、発掘、および企画、立案
- 原作出版社へのアニメ化許諾依頼、交渉
- 原作出版社、アニメーションスタジオ、関係各位へのアニメ監修作業
- 監督・キャラクターデザイナー・音楽家・音響監督・声優などのスタッフィング
- 脚本・コンテの監修
- 映像マスター制作立ち合いと納品素材の制作
- アニメ製作委員会の運営補佐
- マネージャー／チーフ・プロデューサーが決定したPR、マーケティング活動の実施
- 企画とアニメスタジオの提案～制作スケジュール管理
- 上長から指示を受けたアニメ製作の予算管理の実施
- 納品責任を負った映像マスター制作
- 企画単位で自主的な立案を行う

• Liaise with business units for business operations based on production plans
• Sourcing materials of original works for anime adaptation
• Determine which original works will be a hit in animation
• Request and negotiate with publishers of original works for permission to animate
• Approval coordination of animation for publishers, animation studios and related parties
• Staffing of main staff such as directors, character designers, musicians, sound directors, voice actors, etc.
• Supervision of scripts and storyboards
• Attendance of master material production and production of deliverables
• Support the Manager/Chief Producer to assist all animation production as decided by the Manager/Chief Producer under supervision
• Execution of marketing activities including PR as decided by the Manager/Chief Producer
• Assist the Manager/Chief Producer in the operation of the Animation Production Committee
• Manage the production schedule of animation studio
• Manage budget for animation production as requested by the Manager/Chief Producer
• Making suggestions to the Manager/Chief Producer regarding planning and animation studio
• Propose and execute a simple plan per receipt of approval by the Manager/Chief Producer

Qualifications & Experiences...

• Experience required:
• Good understanding of marketing plans as assigned by the Manager/Chief Producer.
• Potential to understand the production process in an animation studio for quality control
• Good knowledge of animation productions
• Understanding of market user needs
• Ability to take responsible for each duty

Additional Information

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here

Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. Company. During this period of transformation, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.