Senior Manager, Rights Management

Hyderabad, Telangana · Hyderabad · 8+ years experience · Hybrid · Posted Oct 9, 2026

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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!

The Senior Manager, Rights Management will lead the critical function of managing content rights administration for Crunchyroll across distribution channels.
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Rights and Scheduling within the Global Operations organization, this role leads the operating model for the function.
The Senior Manager establishes standards, controls, and workflows that protect Crunchyroll from incorrect rights exploitation.

Oversee content rights entry of content details from contracts into Rightsline, the system of record that carries rights to distribution channels.
Own the content-rights operating model by setting clear boundaries and handoffs with upstream teams Business Affairs and Content Acquisition, partner team Deal Management, and downstream teams Scheduling and Avails.
Establish validation rules, exception management, and change management through clear processes, reports, and systematic checks.
Collaborate with technology teams to continuously improve Rightsline to increase efficiency, reduce risk, and set up audit trails.
Manage the Rights Management team by leading a globally distributed Manager and team who enter contract details into Rightsline.

8+ years experience leading teams in rights/contract management in media & entertainment
Experienced leader who can drive forward strategic initiatives and set goals for the team
Strong communication and collaboration skills to influence cross-functionally
Ability to drive clarity from ambiguity and turn concepts into operational plans
Well versed in understanding contract language and translating terms
Experience with Rightsline and understanding data flows both upstream and downstream and subsequent business impacts

Best-in class medical, dental, and vision private insurance healthcare coverage
Access to counseling & mental health sessions 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free premium access to Crunchyroll
Professional Development
Company's Paid Parental Leave (up to 22 weeks for birthing parents, up to 12 weeks for non-birthing parents)
Paid Time Off
Flex Time Off
5 Yasumi Days
Half-Day Fridays during the summer
Winter Break