YouTube Operations Associate Manager- Contract

About CrunchyrollFounded 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!This is a remote contract role.We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized individual to join our Audience Development team asAssociate Manager, YouTube Operations . This role reports to the YouTube Operations Manager and will play a critical role in supporting the execution and operational workflows behind Crunchyroll's rapidly growing global YouTube network.If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy managing complex workflows across multiple stakeholders, this could be a great fit. In this role, you will act as the operational backbone of the team, ensuring a high volume of content moves seamlessly from curation to publishing while serving as the primary point of contact for our external agency partner.While this role is closely focused on YouTube, success will be driven by strong project management, organization, and communication skills, rather than deep platform expertise alone.Above all, we're looking for someone who is passionate about anime and fandom communities, highly accountable, and excited to help bring content to fans at scale.A Day in the Life of an Associate Manager, YouTube Operations (Responsibilities)Agency Management & CoordinationServe as the day-to-day point of contact for the external agency partner, managing communication, deliverable tracking, and issue resolution.Own and manage agency workflows, ensuring content deliverables (clips, Shorts, language versioning, custom edits) meet quality standards and brand guidelines.Track agency output against volume targets and timelines, proactively flagging risks or gapsCoordinate asset delivery across agency, internal creative services, and brand management teams.Support onboarding of agency partners, establishing workflows, approval processes, and communication cadences.Content Operations & PublishingManage high-volume YouTube publishing operations, including rapid-turnaround and bulk uploads with accurate metadata, monetization, and geoblocking settingsTrack and manage content approvals and seasonal workflows, ensuring deliveryWorkflow & Process ManagementMaintain and continuously improve operational workflows, identifying opportunities for efficiency and scalabilityManage cross-functional requests and approvals, ensuring clear prioritization, visibility across stakeholders, and timely turnaroundMaintain visibility into project status, proactively identifying risks, bottlenecks, and dependenciesTrack and compile performance and operational metrics, surfacing insights to support decision-makingAbout You (Requirements)3+ years of experience in marketing operations, project management, agency management, or a related field.Proven experience managing external vendors or agency relationships, including deliverables tracking and quality oversight.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and deadlines simultaneously.Excellent communication skills—you can hold partners accountable while maintaining strong working relationships.Proactive problem-solver who identifies issues early and proposes effective solutions.Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy, process, and executionEager to learn and continuously improve processes.Respect for anime and its culture, familiarity with fandom communities.Bonus PointsExperience managing agency relationships in a media, entertainment, or content environment.Familiarity with YouTube Studio, content management systems, or digital asset management tools.Experience with workflow tools (Airtable, Wrike, Notion).Proficiency with Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or Adobe Photoshop.Experience working in the anime, animation, or gaming industry.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 - Los Angeles, CA $38.63—$48.29 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 - Remote, USA $33.60—$42 USDAbout our ValuesWe 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 valueCourage. 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 inclusionOur 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: refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights: beware of recent scams to online job seekers. Those applying to our job openings will only be contacted directly from @crunchyroll.com email account.

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