Licensing Coordinator

Job Description

The Licensing Coordinator will assist the Licensing Director to grow Azuki‘s catalog through discovering new manga to license and building relationships with publishers.

This is a part-time contract position, with a potential for promotion to full-time work in the future. Azuki is a fast-moving startup environment, and ideal candidates will be able to operate independently to creatively solve problems. You will work directly under the Licensing Director.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with publishers and creators in Japan to present information about Azuki
• Assist Azuki team with publisher relations, including interpreting during meetings and writing/translating emails
• Suggest and evaluate new manga titles to publish, based on strategic direction from Licensing Director
• Advise members of the Azuki team during contract negotiations and strategic planning

Required Skills & Experience:

• JLPT 1, 2, or equivalent experience
• Proficient in business Japanese
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in Japanese and English
• Competent at translation and interpretation both to/from Japanese and English
• Strong knowledge of manga as an art form and cultural phenomenon

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Based in Japan
• Familiarity with manga licensing contracts and rights management best practices
• Existing relationships with Japanese manga publishers
• Keeps abreast of changes in the manga industry and community, including sales numbers and cultural trends
• Experience closing content licensing deals, especially in manga or other publishing industries
• Avid reader of manga

If you have the necessary skills and experience for this role, please email [email protected] with subject line “Licensing Coordinator (Freelance)”