Editorial Intern (P/T, Paid)

VIZ Media; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 22,287 - 31,742; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Partially subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with employer matching

Flexible Spending for health and dependent care

Commuter stipend for in-office work

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Flexible work hours

Job summary

VIZ Media, the leading publisher of English-language manga, is looking for an Editorial Intern to join our San Francisco team. The ideal candidate will assist the Editorial Department by copyediting manga proofs, conducting research, and providing general editorial support. Candidates should have strong English grammar skills, a passion for media publishing, and must be currently enrolled in college or have graduated within the past year. This part-time internship offers a competitive rate of $19.61/hour with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Strong command of English grammar and spelling, proofing/copy editing skills preferred.
• Experience or interest in media publishing and writing.
• General knowledge of manga/anime is preferred.
• Basic computer skills including spreadsheets and databases.

Responsibilities

• Copyedit manga proofs and scripts.
• Conduct assigned editorial research.
• Create series style guides.
• Check printed books.
• Assist with packaging and shipping.
• Create articles and reviews for Shonen Jump.

Skills

English grammar and spelling

Writing/editing experience

Computer literacy (Mac systems preferred)

Knowledge of manga/anime

Education

Enrolled in college or recent graduate

Job description

Job Summary

VIZ Media, the world leader in English-language manga, is seeking an Editorial Intern. Come join a team of dedicated storytellers and artists and learn how we publish your favorite manga! The Editorial Intern will assist VIZ Media’s Editorial Department, which edits and produces all of VIZ Media's graphic novels and tradebooks. The ideal candidate has prior writing/editing experience and an interest in a career in writing or editing.

Responsibilities

• Copyedit manga proofs and scripts as a second reader
• Conduct assigned editorial research
• Create series style guides
• Check printed books
• Perform data entry and copying
• Assist with packaging and shipping
• Provide general Editorial support, including creating PDFs, photocopying, filing, etc.
• Create articles and reviews for Shonen Jump

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong command of English grammar and spelling (proofing/copy editing skills preferred)
• Experience/Interest in media publishing, comics industry, and writing
• General knowledge of manga/anime is preferred, but extensive knowledge is not needed
• Japanese reading/writing ability is preferred but not required
• Computer literacy (Mac systems preferred). Must have basic office computer skills, including using spreadsheets and databases, word processing, web browsing, etc.

Internship Requirements

• Be currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate school program, OR have graduated within one year of the start of the internship
• Be able to commute to our San Francisco office (94103)
• Be legally eligible to work in the United States
• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of the start of the internship

Location and Schedule

Location: The Editorial Intern must be local to the San Francisco Bay Area and able to commute to our San Francisco office (94103). Schedule: The Fall internship will run for approximately 6 months, from July through December (with start/end dates flexible depending on the school schedule). The Editorial Intern must be available to work at least 3 days per week between the hours of 10:00am to 5:00pm on weekdays, to a max of 24 hours/week.

Compensation

This position will be compensated at a rate of $19.61/hour

Benefits

VIZ Media interns are not eligible for standard VIZ Media benefits

Additional Employee Benefits

• Partially subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) savings plan – including employer matching
• Flexible Spending – health and dependent care
• Commuter stipend for in-office work
• Life Insurance/AD&D/STD/LTD
• Legal & ID Theft insurance
• Group Pet insurance rates
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time - plus your birthday is a holiday!
• Philanthropy program, including paid time off for volunteer work
• Wellness program, including fitness membership discounts and reimbursement
• Full time casual dress
• Flexible work hours

Additional Information

As part of a multi-media entertainment company, employees may be subjected to work-related content such as sexually explicit images, nudity, and graphic violence. Applicants should be willing to work with this type of content.

EEO Statement

VIZ Media is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any legally protected status.