Managing Editor
Core
Lead Duolingo's manga and anime expansion in Japan by developing character voice, writing plots, scouting artists, and managing production studios and TV network relationships.
Role type
Managing Editor, Character IP (Manga/Anime Production)
Builds
Manga series, anime adaptations, and TV morning show slots featuring Duo the owl
Domain
Education technology, Japanese pop culture, animation production
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manga editing/directing, original story development, character voice definition, publisher/artist relations, anime production management, TV network pitching, visual quality standards, stakeholder alignment
Preferred skills
Full manga-to-anime adaptation experience, social-native format familiarity, brand licensing/IP business development, inbound/outbound IP localization
Technologies
Manga production tools, anime studio management systems, TV scheduling platforms
Responsibilities
Define Duo's Japanese character profile (tone, personality, backstory), write original plots, scout and brief manga artists, manage publisher and studio contracts/budgets, pitch to TV networks for broadcast slots, set visual quality standards across formats
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
