Crunchyroll

Director, SVOD & Membership Strategy

Crunchyroll$190K — $220K *
Media
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in strategy consulting and/or corporate strategy (media, tech, or DTC)
  • 5+ years leading high-performing teams
  • Experience with subscription models, digital commerce, advertising, or streaming/SVOD ecosystems
  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree in strategy, operations, or leadership
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, influencing C-level stakeholders
  • Proven ability to collaborate across teams in complex organizations
  • Comfortable managing shifting priorities in fast-paced environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead annual and quarterly planning across SVOD and Membership
  • Build and evolve the long-term roadmap using global and regional insights
  • Create frameworks to align strategy, finance, and regional teams
  • Track market trends and product innovations to inform decisions
  • Analyze performance and subscriber behavior to drive growth
  • Identify long-term growth opportunities including new models and partnerships
  • Support regional strategy with data and investment guidance
  • Partner with Finance on forecasts and subscriber growth

Benefits

  • Flexible time off policies
  • Generous medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) program
  • Healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Employer-paid commuter benefits
  • Support program for new parents
  • Pet insurance and pet-friendly office options
Full Job Description
About the role

We're looking for a Director of SVOD & Membership Strategy at Crunchyroll, to lead the strategy for our subscription and membership businesses across an 18-60 month horizon. Reporting to the VP of SVOD & Membership Strategy, you'll define where we're going, how we get there, and how we win, shaping the roadmap and operating approach that drive how we attract, engage, and retain fans globally.

Strategy & Planning (SVOD + Membership)
  • Lead annual and quarterly planning across SVOD and Membership, aligning goals, budgets, and priorities
  • Build and evolve the long-term roadmap using global and regional insights
  • Create simple frameworks and processes that keep teams aligned across strategy, finance, and regional leads
  • Track market trends, competitors, and product innovation to inform decisions
  • Analyze performance, subscriber behavior, and growth drivers across markets
  • Identify and assess long-term growth opportunities (new models, partnerships, platforms)
  • Support regional strategy with clear data and investment guidance
  • Partner with Finance on forecasts, subscriber growth, and unit economics
  • Lead high-priority strategic projects for senior leadership

Membership Strategy & Experience
  • Define and evolve Crunchyroll's membership strategy, tiers, and benefits
  • Use audience insights and segmentation to guide decisions
  • Evaluate pricing and value across regions and tiers
  • Build business cases for new benefits, including testing and impact modeling
  • Partner with teams across e-commerce, events, games, manga, and partnerships to create a connected fan experience

We are considering applicants available to work a hybrid schedule, with three days each week onsite at our Los Angeles office.
About You

We get excited about candidates, like you, because...
  • 12+ years of experience in strategy consulting and/or corporate strategy (media, tech, or DTC), including 5+ years leading high-performing teams
  • Experience across subscription models, digital commerce, advertising, or streaming/SVOD ecosystems
  • MBA or equivalent advanced degree with a focus on strategy, operations, or leadership
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, with experience influencing C-level stakeholders
  • Proven ability to build relationships, collaborate across teams, and operate effectively in complex organizations
  • Comfortable managing shifting priorities in a collaborative, fast-moving environment
About the Team

The SVOD & Membership Strategy Team sits within the COO organization, with the VP of Strategy and Membership reporting directly to the COO. This team is tasked with shaping Crunchyroll's long-term direction and helping orchestrate how the company unlocks value, fuels global growth, and inspires deeper avidity for Crunchyroll across the anime fan ecosystem.
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:
  • Receive a great compensation package including salary plus performance bonus earning potential, paid annually.
  • Flexible time off policies allowing you to take the time you need to be your whole self.
  • Generous 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 and some of our offices are pet friendly!

#LifeAtCrunchyroll #LI-Hybrid

The Pay Range for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Crunchyroll's Total Rewards offerings for employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, employer matched retirement savings, time-off programs, and progressive health benefits and perks.

Pay Transparency - Los Angeles, CA

$190,000-$220,000 USD

About our Values

We want to be everything for someone rather than something for everyone and we do this by living and modeling our values in all that we do. We value
  • Courage. We believe that when we overcome fear, we enable our best selves.
  • Curiosity. We are curious, which is the gateway to empathy, inclusion, and understanding.
  • Kaizen. We have a growth mindset committed to constant forward progress.
  • Service. We serve our community with humility, enabling joy and belonging for others.

About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll is a streaming service that specializes in anime, manga, and Asian dramas. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Crunchyroll offers a wide selection of anime and manga titles, as well as simulcasts of popular shows from Japan. The company also produces its own original content, including anime series and live-action dramas. Crunchyroll has over 3 million paid subscribers and is available in over 200 countries.
Learn more about Crunchyroll
Size
250 employees
Industry
Founded
2008

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