Vice President, Content Protection & Anti-Piracy

Vice President, Content Protection & Anti-PiracyLos Angeles, California, United StatesAbout CrunchyrollFounded 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 RoleWe're looking for a Vice President, Content Protection & Anti-Piracy to define and lead our global strategy for protecting one of the world's largest anime libraries and the intellectual property that powers our business. Reporting to the General Counsel, you'll shape how Crunchyroll combats digital piracy and enables secure global distribution. You'll establish the long-term vision, operating model, technology roadmap, and strategic partnerships that help us stay ahead of evolving threats while supporting the continued growth of our business.Responsibilities include:Define Crunchyroll's global content protection and anti-piracy strategy aligned with our long-term business and content distribution goalsEstablish the vision, operating model, technology roadmap, and investment priorities for protecting Crunchyroll's intellectual property worldwideAdvise executive leadership on piracy trends, enterprise risk, regulatory developments, and strategic opportunitiesEvaluate new technologies, AI-enabled enforcement capabilities, and industry best practices to continuously strengthen our approachOversee Crunchyroll's global content protection organization and day-to-day anti-piracy operationsManage external enforcement partners responsible for notice generation, investigations, intelligence gathering, software development, and unauthorized content detectionDrive scalable enforcement across websites, streaming platforms, social media, search engines, cyberlockers, and other online servicesPartner across Legal, Product, Engineering, Content Operations, Trust & Safety, Security, and Sony Pictures Entertainment to improve enforcement capabilities and operational effectivenessBuild strategic relationships with digital platforms, hosting providers, registrars, CDN providers, payment processors, and industry organizationsDirect investigations into piracy ecosystems, monitor evolving threats, and recommend proactive strategies to reduce infringement and mitigate future riskDevelop executive reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and analytics that measure enforcement effectiveness, return on investment, and business impactProvide strategic guidance on global copyright laws, DMCA processes, platform enforcement programs, and industry best practicesSupport executive initiatives and special projects related to protecting Crunchyroll's intellectual propertyWe are considering applicants available to work a hybrid schedule, with three days each week onsite at our Los Angeles office.About YouWe get excited about candidates, like you, because...15+ years of experience leading content protection, anti-piracy, digital rights management (DRM), trust & safety, intellectual property enforcement, or related programs.Senior leadership experience within global streaming, media, or entertainment companies, building and scaling enterprise content protection programs that support worldwide content distribution.Proven experience developing and leading global content protection or anti-piracy strategies, including setting long-term vision, influencing executive leadership, and driving cross-functional execution.Demonstrated success leading global teams, managing external vendors and strategic partners, and building strong relationships across complex organizations.Deep understanding of global copyright law, DMCA processes, platform enforcement programs, digital content distribution, online piracy, and the broader internet ecosystem.Experience leading investigations into unauthorized content distribution and developing proactive strategies that improve enforcement effectiveness.Hands-on experience with industry enforcement platforms, including YouTube Content ID, Meta Rights Manager, and Google Trusted Copyright Removal Program (TCRP).Strong analytical, executive communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal and technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. Degrees in Computer Science, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Data Science, Business, or related disciplines are preferred.Preferred:Juris Doctor or advanced degree in Law, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related field.Experience with digital fingerprinting technologies, content recognition systems, DRM, media asset protection, OSINT techniques, cyber investigations, domain and hosting infrastructure, CDN technologies, or online payment ecosystems.Experience building executive dashboards and measuring program effectiveness through data and analytics.Established relationships with major digital platforms, hosting providers, and industry organizations supporting copyright enforcement.Why You Will Love Working at CrunchyrollIn 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 insuranceHealth Saving Account HSA programHealth care and dependent care FSA401(k) plan, with employer matchEmployer paid commuter benefitSupport program for new parentsPet insurance and some of our offices are pet friendly!$274,400 - $330,000 USDAbout Our ValuesWe 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:CourageCuriosityKaizenServiceOur Commitment to Diversity and InclusionOur 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.