[RFP] JETRO Los Angeles Content Industry Coordinator

May 01, 2026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OVERVIEW

JETRO Los Angeles seeks proposals from qualified content‑industry specialists to support Japanese companies expanding into the North American entertainment and anime, digital content markets. The selected Contractor will provide ecosystem insights, facilitate business matching, develop industry networks, and support JETRO’s content‑related initiatives both locally and in Japan. This RFP aims to identify a specialist with deep knowledge of the U.S. content ecosystem and strong on‑the‑ground networks.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.      Subject: JETRO Los Angeles Content Industry Coordinator 

2.      Term of Contract: Date of Contract through March 31st, 2027

3.      Deadline Date for Application Submission: Thursday, May 14th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PDT

4.      Content of Contract: As indicated in Specification


DETAILED INFORMATION

  1. Purpose and Responsibility of JETRO Los Angeles Content Industry Coordinator
    See Specification document (Exhibit A)

  2. Positions Available
    1-3 Posts

  3. Language
    English (Required) / Japanese (Preferred)
  4. Eligibility
    1. The applicant has a local corporation or branch office in California in the case of a corporation, and the prospective employee resides in California. If the applicant is an individual, he/she must live in California.
    2. The applicant must have the basic skills and expertise necessary for completing the tasks listed in the Specification document (Exhibit A).
    3. The applicant must have relevant business experience in this field for a minimum of three years.
    4. The applicant must obtain consent from his/her employer to work with JETRO in this project (if the applicant is an employee of another business entity).
    5. If the applicant has other business engagements besides his/her contract with JETRO, it is his/her responsibility to fulfill both JETRO and his/her other business obligations.
    6. It is the responsibility of the applicant to secure sufficient work time to perform the assigned tasks and be diligent in responding to the needs of the clients.
    7. The applicant must be able to complete all compliance training designated by JETRO.

  5. Service Fees
    1. JETRO will make a payment not exceeding USD $30,000. The Service Fee shall be paid after the report which shall be completed to JETRO’s satisfaction (as determined in its sole discretion) and in accordance with JETRO’s standards by each due date described above, and upon receipt of an invoice issued by the Representative which is satisfactory to JETRO (as determined in its sole discretion). For the contract start month, the above monthly amount will be calculated on a daily basis and the cost will be paid.
    2. Activity fees such as tax, phone/copy, domain name, mail service, transportation fee, and any event registration fee are included in the commission stated in 5a), except those JETRO specifically asked to attend in writing.
  6. Application Process
    Please fill in the Application Form, sign and save it as a PDF, and send it to JETRO Los Angeles via email. Relevant materials explaining the applicant’s achievements/experience in the relevant field, corporation profile, etc. will be helpful, if any.

    Please send the application to:
    JETRO Los Angeles
    EMAIL: Yasunori_Takizawa@jetro.go.jp / maai_john@jetro.go.jp
  7. Screening Process
    1. First Selection Process: Document Review

    2. Second Selection Process: Interview with JETRO Los Angeles if applicable (JETRO will notify applicants who passed the first selection of the date and time of the interview). JETRO will consider the following as some standards for this selection:
      1. Degree of understanding of the objectives and purposes of this project as well as the willingness to promote this project.
      2. Degree of expertise and personal connections necessary for this project.
      3. Relevant business achievements and experiences in the past (domestically or internationally).
      4. Marketing experience in opening up new markets.
      5. Ability and agility necessary for consultation and arranging business meetings.
      6. Ability to comply with the purpose of this project and perform ALL the tasks mentioned above (English).
        *JETRO will not provide any reasons for its decision to the candidates.
        *Submitted application documents will not be returned.

  8. Application Deadline
    Friday, May 14th, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PDT
  9. Contracts & Term
    1. The successful candidate and JETRO Los Angeles will sign on a designated outsourcing agreement provided by JETRO Los Angeles as well as a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
    2. The term of the Agreement shall commence on the date of execution and expire on March 31st, 2027.

  10. Privacy Policy
    Personal data collected through this application process is used solely to select a contractor.
  11. Special Notes
    1. The successful candidate of this project is required to be compliant with JETRO’s information security regulations when performing the assigned tasks.
    2. The successful candidate of this project is not allowed to outsource all or part of the project to a third party, unless JETRO provides an advance approval in writing.
    3. The successful candidate of this project is required to submit monthly activity reports requested by JETRO.

  12. Contact
    JETRO Los Angeles
    Attn: Yasunori Takizawa, Maai John
    Email: Yasunori_Takizawa@jetro.go.jp / maai_John@jetro.go.jp

 

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