At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead content curation strategy for anime across Europe and engage with passionate fans.
- Company: Crunchyroll, a vibrant community dedicated to anime culture.
- Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare, hybrid work, professional development, and generous parental leave.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusion and creativity.
- Why this job: Shape the future of anime while connecting with a global community of fans.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in content curation and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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!
About the role
As the Senior Manager, Curation (Europe), you will lead the strategy and execution of Content Curation across the main European markets. You will shape how fans discover and engage with content across Crunchyroll's most visible surfaces, balancing strong editorial judgement with disciplined use of performance data. You will define regional frameworks, align cross-departmental teams, and mentor Curation talent to deliver experiences that are locally relevant, globally consistent, and commercially effective. Success requires strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and influence across Product, Programming, Marketing, Growth, and regional stakeholders. In the role of Senior Manager, Curation (Europe), you will report to the Director, Curation. We are considering applicants for the location of London, UK.
Core Areas of Responsibility
- Oversee the end-to-end curation strategy and execution for Europe, aligning regional and global priorities at scale.
- Develop curation frameworks that grow engagement, retention, and conversion.
- Use analytics and experimentation to continuously optimize key screens and discovery surfaces.
- Partner cross-departmentally to support launches, Growth campaigns, Flywheel initiatives, and seasonal moments.
- Lead and mentor regional Curation talent, promoting strong editorial judgment and consistency across the EU team.
- Provide data-informed thought leadership on content presentation and positioning.
- Translate performance insights into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Contribute strategic input to the evolution of Curation tools, workflows, and product features.
About You
- 8+ years of experience in Content Curation, merchandising, or editorial strategy within streaming, media, or entertainment.
- 5+ years of people management experience.
- Strong knowledge of streaming platforms, consumption behaviours, and video business models in Europe.
- Experience optimising retention and discovery across digital platforms.
- Experience translating data into actionable content decisions.
- Strong editorial judgement and deep understanding of digital merchandising principles.
- Hands‑on experience with content management systems.
- Demonstrated success working cross-departmentally across regions and time zones.
About the Team
The Curation team exists to connect a global anime community with the content they love. By building immersive discovery experiences across Crunchyroll, we help drive engagement, conversion, retention, and deeper fandom. We partner with Product, Analytics, GTM, Localization, and Lifecycle teams, turning strategy into real-time execution, and ensuring the right content reaches the right fans at the right moment.
Why you will love working at Crunchyroll
In addition to getting to work with fun, passionate and inspired colleagues, you will also enjoy the following benefits and perks:
- 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)
- Employer 5% salary contribution into a DC Pension Plan
- Free premium access to Crunchyroll along with monthly discounts to the Crunchyroll store
- Professional Development
- Company's Paid Parental Leave up to 22 weeks for birthing parents up to 12 weeks for non-birthing parents
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- Paid Time Off
- Flex Time Off
- 5 Yasumi Days
- Half‑Day Fridays during the summer
- Winter Break
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Our mission of helping people belong reflects our commitment to diversity & inclusion. It's just the way we do business. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Crunchyroll. Pursuant to applicable law, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Senior Manager, Curation (Europe) in London employer: Ellation, Inc.
Crunchyroll is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, where passionate individuals come together to celebrate the art of anime. Located in London, employees benefit from a hybrid work schedule, generous paid time off, and comprehensive healthcare coverage, all while having the opportunity to grow professionally within a dynamic team dedicated to connecting fans with the content they love. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, Crunchyroll not only values its employees but also empowers them to shape the future of anime across Europe.
