# Managing Editor

**Company:** [Duolingo](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/duolingo)
**Location:** Tokyo, Japan
**Role:** Content Design
**Salary:** ¥172k – ¥258k/yr
**Skills:** Manga Editing, Story Development, Plot Writing, Character Development, Anime Production, Studio Management, Contract Management, Budget Management, Tv Network Pitching, Ip Licensing, Ip Localization, Illustration Direction
**Posted:** 2026-07-23

> Leads Duolingo’s manga-to-anime expansion in Japan by shaping Duo’s character voice, developing original stories, and managing artists, publishers, production studios, and TV network relationships. Requires hands-on manga editing or directing experience, anime production knowledge, and strong written English.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Set and uphold Duolingo’s quality bar across creative projects in the manga and anime pipeline.
- Define Duo’s Japanese character profile, including tone of voice, personality, and backstory, while maintaining consistency with the global character bible.
- Write plots and lead original story development.
- Scout and brief manga artists and illustrators.
- Build and manage relationships with publishers and editors to launch manga projects.
- Select and manage anime production studios, including contracts, budgets, schedules, and quality.
- Pitch concepts to TV networks and build relationships to secure a morning show slot.
- Set visual quality standards for TV, streaming, and short-form formats.
- Align global and local stakeholders and secure buy-in.

## Requirements
- Hands-on manga editing or directing experience at a publisher, editorial production company, or IP firm.
- Proven ability to develop original stories and write plots.
- Strong editorial or directorial instincts for character voice and storytelling.
- Established relationships with publishers, manga artists, and writers, with a track record of getting projects made.
- Working knowledge of anime production, including studio contracts, budgets, and quality management.
- Connections with major TV networks and experience pitching concepts for broadcast slots.
- Exceptional collaboration skills.
- Business-level English, particularly strong written English, for collaboration with global teams.

## Nice to have
- Experience taking a manga property through anime adaptation.
- Familiarity with vertical, short-form, and platform-specific formats.
- Background in brand licensing, merchandise, or IP business development.
- Experience with inbound or outbound IP localization between Japan and other markets.

## Compensation and benefits
- Salary range: ¥17,178,000–¥25,767,100 JPY.
- Base salary is supplemented by equity compensation.
- Benefits are available to support employees’ holistic well-being.

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