Senior Manager, Internal Communications, Programs & Events

Los Angeles · USD 144,100-155,000 · 3+ years experience · Hybrid · Posted Oct 8, 2026

At a glance

Founded by fans, Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a passionate community. We super-serve over 100 million anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories, and help them connect with the stories and characters they crave. Whether that experience is online or in-person, streaming video, theatrical, games, merchandise, events and more, it’s powered by the anime content we all love.
Join our team, and help us shape the future of anime!

Crunchyroll is looking for a Senior Manager, Internal Communications, Programs & Events to lead global employee communications, programs, and events.
The role involves connecting team members to the company's business, strategy, culture, and leadership through high-visibility internal moments such as All-Staff meetings and leadership forums.
This is a senior individual contributor role requiring both strategic planning and hands-on execution, advising senior leaders, and bringing best-in-class communications and programs to life.

Develop and lead global internal communications, employee programs, and events that connect employees to Crunchyroll's business, strategy, culture, and leadership.
Lead high-visibility internal events, including All-Staff meetings, leadership forums, employee gatherings, and cultural programs.
Own programs and events from strategy and concept through planning, production, communications, and measurement.
Advise senior leaders on communications strategy, messaging, content, audience needs, and employee experience.
Create materials for major internal moments, including prep docs, agendas, presentations, briefings, and talking points, while providing rehearsal and support for speakers.
Develop communications plans and employee programs that support key business and engagement priorities.
Write, edit, and distribute employee communications across email, Slack, scripts, intranet, talking points, signage, executive messages, and multimedia content.
Build consistent approaches for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events that can scale across global teams.
Lead agencies, vendors, contractors, and production partners, including scopes, budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
Use employee feedback, participation, and communications performance to measure results and improve future work.

8+ years in internal or corporate communications, including employee programs and high-visibility events, within a global organization.
Strong writing and editorial skills, including executive communications, presentations, talking points, and employee-facing content.
Ability to turn business priorities into clear communications, programs, and employee experiences.
3+ years leading high-visibility virtual, hybrid, and in-person events from concept through execution.
Track record of independently leading complex communications and employee programs involving senior executives and multiple teams.
Strong judgment and confidence advising senior leaders and building alignment across teams without direct authority.
Skilled in managing agencies, production partners, vendors, budgets, timelines, and event logistics.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, anticipate risks, and adapt quickly when plans change.
Comfortable using employee feedback and performance data to measure results and improve future programs.
Global mindset and cultural awareness, with the ability to adapt communications and programs for different regions and audiences.

Compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually
Flexible time off policies
Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
Health Saving Account (HSA) program
Health care and dependent care FSA
401(k) plan with employer match
Employer paid commuter benefit
Support program for new parents
Pet insurance

Position is hybrid.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally and work across time zones as needed.