License Sales Associate, Japan

Job Description

NBCU is seeking a strategic and results-driven professional to lead the monetization of non-package content rights of Anime, Japan drama and Asian drama, including TV, digital, and international, for titles produced or acquired by the Production departments and the Acquisition department. This role plays a critical part in driving revenue beyond traditional media formats, leveraging licensing opportunities, optimizing rights management, and expanding the global reach of our content. Ideal candidates will have strong industry knowledge, proven sales experience, and the ability to navigate both domestic and international markets with confidence.

Effectively utilize non-package rights (TV, digital, overseas) for works produced or acquired by the Anime production department to generate sales and profit.

Key Responsibilities

Maximize the sales potential of each title by exercising rights, contributing to the achievement of the production and acquisition teams’ budget and overall company revenue.

• Negotiate, plan, propose, and implement title introductions to achieve operational profit (OP)
• Manage sales progress and oversee bond collection
• Handle related tasks such as sales recording, invoicing, and general administration

Provide opportunities for content utilization in various forms to domestic and international users through licensees, enhancing customer satisfaction.

Maximize revenue by expanding the use of acquired content rights, accelerating collections, and improving contractual conditions, creating new revenue streams beyond the traditional package business.

Establish appropriate release windows and maximize content value by creating synergy across business units and promotional phases.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

Unique Attributes / Personal Characteristics

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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