Licensing Coordinator

About the Position:

A leading entertainment company is seeking a Licensing Coordinator to join their licensing team in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to multi-task effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Product Development and Marketing teams in organizing and routing product submissions
• Coordinate feedback on product submissions across teams
• Manage deliverables and timelines to ensure production schedules are met
• Maintain and share approved assets with team members
• Update licensor lists and contract rights
• Assist with internal and external meeting preparations
• Research and identify key industry trends
• Handle day-to-day tasks, new initiatives, and projects
• Coordinate sample shipments to licensors
• Develop presentation decks for internal and external use
• Create quarterly royalty reports

Qualifications:

• Detail-oriented with strong prioritization skills
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external partners
• Excellent project management skills and adaptability to fast-paced environments
• Capable of managing multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Exceptional organizational and process-oriented skills
• Experience working with multiple managers
• Self-motivated and proactive
• 1-2 years of experience in licensing or brand management
• Fluent Japanese language skills (verbal and written) a plus but not required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google software
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills
• Interest in anime, video games, and US/Japanese pop culture

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in the entertainment licensing industry, collaborating with various teams to bring popular franchises to life through consumer products.

Compensation: $55,000 - $70,000 per year (depending on experience)