Supervisor/Assistant Producer, Publicity, Anime Production

4 Months ago • All levels • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

The Supervisor/Assistant Producer, Publicity, Anime Production will assist the Animation Manager/Chief Producer in various aspects of anime production for Warner Bros. Japan. Responsibilities include liaising with business units, sourcing original works for adaptation, negotiating with publishers, coordinating approvals, staffing key personnel (directors, designers, etc.), supervising scripts and storyboards, managing production schedules and budgets, executing marketing and PR activities, and contributing to the Animation Production Committee. The role requires a good understanding of animation production, market needs, and marketing plans. Quality control within the animation studio is also a key aspect.
Must have:
  • Liaise with business units
  • Source original works
  • Negotiate with publishers
  • Supervise scripts & storyboards
  • Manage production schedules & budgets
  • Execute marketing & PR activities
Good to have:
  • Understanding of market user needs
  • Good knowledge of animation productions
  • Potential to understand production process for quality control

Job Details

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.

General Summary:

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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

Experience required:

  • 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

Competencies we are looking for:

  • Good knowledge of animation productions
  • Understanding of market user needs
  • Ability to take responsible for each duty

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   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 the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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 for instructions to submit your request.

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Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.

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