Talent Manager

Job Description You will be supporting the daily activities of talents belonging to an English-speaking VTuber group under a VTuber agency. This is not simply schedule management; it's a position where you build trust with the talents, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and support their activities. It's a highly rewarding position where you support activities that deliver their appeal to fans worldwide, while respecting each talent's individuality and goals. * Talent Management: Building trust through daily communication, motivation management, and mental care. * Coordination and Planning with Internal and External Stakeholders: Negotiating and planning with internal and external stakeholders to balance talent vision realization with business growth. * Flexible Troubleshooting: Responding flexibly to emergencies such as live streaming problems and sudden schedule changes. * Project Management: Supporting the progress of various projects such as live events, merchandise production, and promotions. *This position involves daily internal and external communication and coordination in Japanese. Working Hours • 5-day work week (Monday to Friday) • Flexible working hours (no core time) • Standard working hours: 8 hours (60-minute break) • Overtime: Yes (approximately 20 hours per month) Job Requirements [Required Qualifications] • Experience in negotiating with and managing the interests of diverse stakeholders (internal and external), and in project management. • English: Native level, Japanese: Business level or higher * Ability to communicate smoothly with internal and external stakeholders via chat and verbal communication using Japanese. * High literacy in handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately. [Preferred Qualifications] * Experience in management or direction in the entertainment industry. * Experience in interpersonal negotiation (B2B or B2C). * Strong passion for spreading Japanese entertainment culture to the world. * Knowledge of trends and fashions in English-speaking countries. [Ideal Candidate Profile] * Someone who resonates with our MISSION/VALUE. * Someone who values teamwork. * Someone who can think proactively and take initiative. * Someone who is honest and sincere, and can diligently handle miscellaneous tasks and detailed work. * Someone who loves games and anime and understands what kind of projects will please users. * Someone who is interested in Japanese culture and takes pride in sharing it with the world. * Someone who can respond flexibly and calmly to challenges without clear answers and unexpected troubles.