Coordinator, Production Management, Anime

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Coordinator, Production Management to help manage both internal and third party co-productions Netflix Originals Anime titles from a production management perspective. Responsibilities include establishing and curating vendor & staff/crew relations, ensuring all production management deadlines are established and met, assist the Manager of Production Management, Anime with administration, reviewing budgets and supporting/suggesting best practices from pre production through delivery. This position will report in to the Manager of Production Management, Anime based in Tokyo. Together, this team is responsible for supervising all aspects of the physical production processes across the Netflix Originals Anime slate.

The Opportunity

The Role

A successful candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, quick-thinking, flexible, able to pivot when necessary, thorough and able to juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and an unwavering attention to detail at all times. This is a demanding and fast moving position that requires someone who is a proactive and positive thinker, and able to exercise good judgment and initiative while working with a high volume production slate.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Set up, schedule and coordinate initial kick off and ongoing production meetings for internal and partner produced co-productions
• Assist with identification and curation of experienced, high quality production staff and crew
• Coordinate the onboarding process for production companies and freelance producers to the Netflix ecosystem, tools and resources.
• Update and maintain inward and outward-facing production resources and documents
• Research, curate, and develop relationships with vendors, while continually analyzing cost efficiencies
• Assist productions and executives in planning and coordinating travel
• Research and outreach to potential location for look development reference and studios
• Production budget review and analysis
• Any other duties as necessary to support the productions and the department.

Qualifications:
• Fluent bilingual ability in both English and Japanese
• 5+ years experience with long form production management in the production ecosystem
• Experience and/or strong interest in anime production
• Ability to handle a fast paced environment, simultaneously supporting several projects in various phases of production (from evaluation to production through delivery)
• Familiar with the current trends and workflows for both 2D and 3D Anime productions along with delivery of HD and 4K workflows.
• Access to long roster of high quality vendors and crew/creative talent worldwide in the anime industry
• Ability to respond after hours for important, timely or urgent matters
• Team-player who operates in a fast paced team-oriented setting
• Ability to be discrete and maintain confidential information
• Understanding of how to prioritize and respond accordingly while being an effective communicator
• Willingness to continue learning to ensure understanding of current production process and gear
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-tasks
• Proficiency in Google Ecosystem (including Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Mail and Drive) and familiarity with post production/editorial systems and finishing processes
• Willingness to take educated risks and think out of the box

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-reoxx7-3-137-220-120-42 in your application.