Senior Manager, Rights Management
About this job
As a Senior Manager, Rights Management at Crunchyroll in Hyderabad, you will lead the critical function of managing content rights administration across various distribution channels. Your normal day involves overseeing the entry of contract details into the Rightsline system, establishing operational standards and validation rules, and collaborating closely with teams like Business Affairs, Content Acquisition, Deal Management, and technology to ensure accurate rights exploitation. You will also lead and manage a globally distributed team, set up time-zone coverage, and drive strategic initiatives to protect the company from incorrect rights usage. Crunchyroll delivers anime and manga content to a passionate global community, and this role plays a key part in supporting that mission through robust operational workflows and efficient rights pipelines.
Responsibilities
- Oversee content rights entry from contracts into the Rightsline system of record.
- Own the content-rights operating model by setting clear boundaries and handoffs with upstream and downstream teams.
- Establish validation rules, exception management, and change management processes.
- Collaborate with technology teams to continuously improve Rightsline efficiency and audit trails.
- Lead and manage a globally distributed Manager and team handling contract details.
- Set up time-zone coverage, accountability checks, and operational workflows.
Requirements
- 8+ years experience leading teams in rights or contract management within media and entertainment.
- Demonstrated leadership ability to drive strategic initiatives and set team goals.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional influence.
- Ability to drive clarity from ambiguity and turn concepts into operational plans.
- Proficiency in understanding contract language and translating terms accurately.
- Experience with Rightsline and understanding data flows and business impacts.
Good to have
- Experience in the streaming industry.
- Experience and familiarity with anime content and the anime industry.
Who should apply
This role is ideal for experienced leaders with a strong background in media and entertainment contract management who excel at guiding global teams. Candidates should be well-versed in translating complex contract terms, familiar with data flows and the Rightsline system, and capable of establishing rigorous operational standards. If you have extensive experience managing rights administration and want to support a passionate anime community, this position suits your expertise. Freshers cannot apply as 8+ years of specific leadership experience is required.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary responsibility of the Senior Manager, Rights Management at Crunchyroll?
The Senior Manager leads the content rights administration function, ensuring that commercial contract terms are translated accurately into rights records and managing the global rights team.
Which system is used as the record of content rights at Crunchyroll?
Rightsline is used as the system of record that carries rights to distribution channels such as SVOD, digital manga, theatrical, and home video.
What department does the Senior Manager, Rights Management report into at Crunchyroll?
This role reports to the Senior Manager of Rights and Scheduling within the Global Operations organization.
What background is required for applicants wanting to join Crunchyroll in this role?
Candidates must have 8+ years of experience leading teams in rights or contract management within the media and entertainment industry.
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