Communications Associate, Internal Communications (Contract)

About the role

We're looking for a contract Communications Associate, Internal Communications to support company-wide communications at Crunchyroll. In this contract role, you'll help strengthen our internal brand, support day-to-day messaging needs, and assist with storytelling that keeps employees informed and connected. You will support a high-performing team that works closely with partners across the company, including People, Events, Executive Communications, and Brand.

Core Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and proof internal messages
• Track engagement, coverage, and key KPIs
• Maintain communication calendars and posting cadences
• Help draft and edit executive emails, talking points, remarks, and internal announcements
• Support message prep for leadership moments and company updates
• Help build narrative-driven internal editorial highlighting Crunchyroll's products, teams, culture, and impact on the anime industry
• Support storytelling across channels, including newsletters, intranet, and company-wide updates
• Help develop internal campaigns, programs, and activations that increase employee connection to the business and important company initiatives
• Support partners on experience-building moments for employees
• Support internal events as storytelling and educational opportunities
• Assist with communications support tied to employee meetings, livestreams, and global events
• Help with scheduling, coordination, and project tracking
• Assist with budget tracking and general team operations

We are considering remote applicants who can occasionally commute to attend meetings or work from our Los Angeles office.

About You

We get excited about candidates, like you, because...

• 2+ years in internal communications, corporate communications, media relations, or employee engagement in a global organization.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills; able to tailor messages for different internal audiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, Google Suite, PowerPoint, and Keynote.
• Exceptionally organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once.
• Positive, proactive, and resourceful; follows through and solves problems before they escalate.
• Comfortable supporting teams and working with team members at all levels.
• Calm under pressure and adaptable to change in a fast-moving environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Bonus: Knowledge of anime, pop culture, and familiarity with Japanese culture.

About the Team

The Crunchyroll Communications team is a nimble group of publicists and communications professionals who love talking about anime, our brand, and the broader streaming entertainment industry. We're storytellers and we connect our passionate fans to the content they love through thoughtful press around our fan-centric touchpoints (SVOD, theatrical, events, games, merchandise, and more). We also connect our employees (Crunchyrollers), who are fans themselves.

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!

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