[RFP] Request for JETRO Los Angeles Screen Content Industry Advisor 2026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OVERVIEW

JETRO Los Angeles assigns dedicated content industry specialists to support Japanese companies and individuals aiming to expand overseas in the field of entertainment and digital content. These specialists collect and provide information on local laws, regulations, and market trends, identify key players in the U.S. content ecosystem, and facilitate networking and business matching opportunities. The following services are outsourced to the local content-industry specialist who are deeply rooted in the ecosystem on-site so that the project will effectively be conducted. 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.     Subject: JETRO Los Angeles Screen Content Industry Advisor 

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

3.     Deadline date for Application submission: Wednesday, August 19th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PDT

4.     Content of Contract: As indicated in Specification

DETAIL INFORMATION

 

1.      Purpose and Responsibility of JETRO Los Angeles Screen Content Industry Advisor 

See specification document (Exhibit A)

 

2.      Position Available

1-3 Posts

 

3.      Language

English (Required)/ Japanese (Preferred) 

 

1.     Eligibility

a)     It 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.

b)     The applicant must have basic skills and expertise necessary for completing the tasks listed in the specification document (Exhibit A).

c)     The applicant must have relevant business experience in this field for a minimum of three years.

d)     The applicant must obtain consent from his/her employer to work with JETRO in this project. (If applicant is an employee of another business entity).

e)     If 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.

f)      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.

g)     The applicant must be able to complete all compliance training designated by JETRO.

 

2.     Service Fees:

a)     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.

 

b)     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.

 

3.     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 / Akiko_Haynes@jetro.go.jp

 

4.     Screening Process:

Selection Process: Document Review

a)     ETRO 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.

 

5.     Application Deadline:

Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 at .3:00 p.m. PDT

 

6.     Contracts & Term:

a)     The successful candidate and JETRO Los Angeles will sign on a designated outsourcing agreement provided by JETRO Los Angeles as well as non-disclosure agreement (NDA).

b)     The term of the Agreement shall commence on the date of execution and expire on March 31st, 2027.

 

7.     Privacy Policy:

Personal data collected through this application process is used solely to select a contractor.

 

8.     Special Notes:

a)     The successful candidate of this project is required to be compliant with JETRO’s information security regulations when performing the assigned tasks.

b)     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.

c)     The successful candidate of this project is required to submit monthly activity reports requested by JETRO.

 

9.     Contact:

JETRO Los Angeles

Attn:Yasunori Takizawa, Maai John

Email: Yasunori_Takizawa@jetro.go.jp / Maai_John@jetro.go.jp

 

APPLICATION RELATED DOCUMENTS:

Attachment 1: JETRO Los Angeles Screem Content Industry Advisor Specifications ＜PDF＞ (304KB) 

Attachment 2: Application Form ＜PDF＞ (274KB)