Lead product strategy, priorities and delivery for Fanicon and other THECOO products in Tokyo. Requires product management experience and communication with stakeholders in Japanese and an English-speaking development team.
About this role
This role manages relationships with entertainment companies, talent, artists, athletes, and their representatives for Fanicon. The position is expected to understand each organization’s challenges, enthusiasm, and vision for working with fans, then act as a strategic partner in developing the future of fan businesses. Day-to-day work includes building relationships with artists and with managers or responsible personnel at their agencies, listening to their needs and desired approaches to fan engagement, and coordinating with company leadership on sales and business strategies.
Fanicon is a monthly subscription communication app that enables artists and fans to connect directly. It provides a paid-member community where artists and fans can interact directly in a private setting. The service is used by idols, artists, actors, musicians, talents, public figures, YouTubers, sports teams, and K-pop idols. The role supports the expansion of this entertainment-focused digital service and may cover the launch, planning, and operation of a new business-to-business-to-consumer application service.
Required qualifications include experience in the music or entertainment industry, such as experience with an A&R function at a music publisher, music label, record company, or talent agency; experience as a television producer; or experience at a public relations or casting company. Sales experience is also required. Interest in the entertainment field and the ability to empathize with artists and understand their perspectives are welcome qualifications.
The position is based in Shibuya, Tokyo, near Kita-sando, Meiji-jingumae, and Harajuku stations. It is a permanent employee role. A six-month probationary period applies.
The office has a designated smoking room and an employee-use bar.
The selection process consists of document screening, three to four interviews, a personality aptitude test during the selection process, a final interview, and an offer. The process may change.
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