Licensing Coordinator - Japan

Location: New York

Salary Range: $47,000 - $60,000

Hybrid work: Employees work in a hybrid model balancing collaboration in our office and remote work.

Overview

Join our Peanuts Worldwide team today to become part of the story! From Peanuts shows and specials on Apple TV+ to interactive experiences worldwide, fans of all ages celebrate the Peanuts brand through thousands of consumer products, as well as amusement park attractions, cultural events, social media, and comic strips available in all formats from traditional to digital. Peanuts Worldwide, is a division of WildBrain Ltd., a global kids media and content company headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide.

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic Licensing Coordinator-Japan to join our New York office, where you will play a key role in bridging the Peanuts team in the U.S. with our Japanese partners and clients. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, international environment, managing communications and ensuring the smooth flow of information between Japan and our U.S. teams. You will help coordinate licensing and marketing efforts for Japan, assist with product development, and provide translation support—all while ensuring that Peanuts’ branding and messaging remains consistent and impactful. 

As the Licensing Coordinator - Japan, you will support the Senior Director in handling day-to-day operations, contributing to Peanuts’ success in one of our most significant markets. Your ability to communicate fluently in both Japanese and English will be key to collaborating effectively with our Japanese partners, licensees, and internal teams across various departments. This role is designed for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. 

• Coordinate flow of information to/from our Japanese agent including, but not limited to: decks & sizzles, social media stats, success stories, NDAs, publishing materials/shipments and overall brand updates. This could include development of onesheets or materials to Japan agent or other stakeholders in order help with category specific pitches
• Responsible for maintaining and updating centralized files for all Japan-related documents and materials (i.e. spreadsheets, contact lists, charts, creative, etc.)
• Assisting Sr. Director in daily communication and interaction with Japanese Agent and Partners in both English and Japanese
• Interface with multiple departments to communicate latest Japan business and marketing updates
• Preparation of sales and summary presentations of various Peanuts events, tradeshows, and retail promotions in Japanese and English
• Maintain Japan marketing/business calendar including timeline and images
• Management of internal press release process
• Monitoring press kit, manuals, event reports and development of case studies to support strong business development
• Respond to Agent/client’s questions, requests, and needs in relation to product development and brand management
• Assisting internal flow process and procedures relating to contracts for Japan. Responsibilities include Circulation and communication between Legal, Finance, and Agents/clients in both English and Japanese communication).
• Provide general translation support for Japan business, such as drafting letters and other correspondence and documents which require verbal/written translation of Japanese/English
• Help prepare teams for business trips, summits and trade shows

• Fluency in Japanese and English: Native proficiency in both languages (reading, writing, and speaking) for effective communication with Japanese partners and internal teams.  

• Experience in Licensing, Marketing, or Brand Management: Relevant experience in these areas, preferably in an international context.  

• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and internal teams.  

• Translation Skills: Ability to translate between Japanese and English, especially for corporate content, and review translations for accuracy.  

• Proficiency in MS Office & Excel: Strong skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (formulas, charts) for managing documents and presentations.  

• Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.  

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail when reviewing materials and documents.  

• Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding of both U.S. and Japanese business cultures to foster effective collaboration.  

• Team Player: Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work independently and support internal communication efforts.  

• Bachelor’s Degree: Preferred, but relevant experience may substitute.  

• High Emotional Intelligence: Ability to navigate complex relationships with professionalism and empathy. 

What We Offer 

Working at WildBrain is more than a job — it’s the opportunity to join forces with extraordinary, insightful and imaginative people who will recognize your talents and encourage your professional growth and development in a work environment that promotes creativity and individuality. Some of the perks we have are private health insurance, income protection, gym subsidies and flexible working.

Our Commitment  

Diversity and Inclusion are in our DNA. As a global leader in kids and family entertainment, we strive to reflect and honour the diversity of our audiences around the world. We believe that creating diverse and inclusive content & brands begins with fostering a culture of belonging at WildBrain. To us, a culture of belonging is one where we celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external partners and strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and brings their authentic self to work.

We demonstrate our commitment to this by striving to provide a supportive work environment and a corporate culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. We recognize that people bring experience and talent that goes beyond the technical skills and requirements of a job. If you possess similar experience that is close to what we’ve listed here, we encourage you to please still consider applying. We strongly believe that diverse experience, transferable skills, and passion are key! WildBrain accommodates people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. 

About WildBrain:  a parent company of Peanuts Worldwide

At WildBrain we inspire imaginations through the wonder of storytelling. As a leader in 360° IP management, we are experts in content creation, audience engagement and global licensing, cultivating and growing love for our own and partner brands with kids and families around the world. With approximately 13,000 half-hours of filmed entertainment in our library—one of the world’s most extensive—we are home to such treasured franchises as Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Caillou, Inspector Gadget and Degrassi. WildBrain’s mission is to create exceptional entertainment experiences that captivate and delight fans both young and young at heart.  

Our studios produce such award-winning series as The Snoopy Show; Snoopy in Space; Strawberry Shortcake: Berry in the Big City; Sonic Prime; Chip and Potato; Teletubbies Let's Go! and many more. Enjoyed in more than 150 countries on over 500 platforms, our content is everywhere kids and families view entertainment, including YouTube, where our network has garnered over 1 trillion minutes of watch time. Our television group owns and operates some of Canada’s most-viewed family entertainment channels. WildBrain CPLG, our leading consumer-products and location-based entertainment agency, represents our owned and partner properties in every major territory worldwide.   

WildBrain is headquartered in Canada with offices worldwide and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: WILD). Visit us at wildbrain.com.