Corporate Communications Coordinator (Contract)

About Crunchyroll

Founded 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!

About the role

The Corporate Communications Coordinator plays an integral role in the team’s communications operations and administration. Reporting to the Corporate Communications Publicist, you will provide administrative, logistical, and project support across all corporate communications needs, announcements, and events.

This contract position is designed for a strong writer and collaborative project coordinator who can manage multiple priorities, maintain excellent attention to detail, and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive or time-critical information.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the development and distribution of communications materials, including press releases, media alerts, corporate announcements, company highlights, internal communications, and media pitches.

Maintain awards & speaking calendars.

Assist with weekly press reporting and news monitoring, synthesizing relevant coverage and escalating notable developments.

Support major corporate communications campaigns and integrated announcements from planning and preparation through execution.

Coordinate media lists, briefing materials, schedules, approvals, distribution, and post-campaign reporting.

Staff events – screenings, industry panels, media tours – as needed

Track media inquiries and route requests to the appropriate Communications team member in accordance with company protocols.

Conduct research on company, industry, competitor, and entertainment news topics to inform communications planning.

Maintain organized files, contact databases, editorial calendars, status trackers, and measurement reports.

Assist with internal communications initiatives as needed

Support international communications reporting across relevant markets and time zones.

Partner cross-functionally with teams including Marketing, Publicity, Legal, People Experience, Engineering, Product, and regional stakeholders.

Provide general administrative and project-management support to the Corporate Communications team.

We are considering LA-based remote candidates who can come into our Los Angeles office twice a month for meetings and team collaboration.

About You

We get excited about candidates, like you, because...

2+ years of experience in media relations or corporate communications ideally in entertainment, film, streaming, or a consumer brand.

Experience with awards submissions, speaking opportunities, media opportunities, or industry events.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail.

Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and changing priorities.

Proactive and resourceful — you anticipate what’s needed, solve problems, and are comfortable figuring things out as you go.

Interest in anime, pop culture, and entertainment is a plus.

Comfortable occasionally adjusting your schedule to support global teams, including early mornings or evenings when needed.

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, English, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

About the Team

The Crunchyroll Communications team is composed of passionate publicists and storytellers who connect fans to the anime content they love. Our focus spans across multiple touchpoints, including SVOD, theatrical releases, events, merchandise, and more, ensuring our narrative reaches a global audience through effective and engaging press activities.

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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

$31 — $36 USD

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Courage. 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 inclusion

Our 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.

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