Publishing Operations Associate — Hybrid SF, $70k–$80k

VIZ Media; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible Spending

Commuter stipend

Life Insurance

ID Theft protection

Pet insurance

Paid holidays

Volunteer time

Wellness program

Casual dress

Flexible hours

Job summary

VIZ Media, the world leader in English-language versions of manga and anime, is seeking a Business Operations Associate to join our Original Publishing team in San Francisco. This hybrid role supports publishing operations, maintains metadata, and coordinates with multiple departments.

The ideal candidate brings 2+ years of administrative experience in publishing, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Excel. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant business experience, preferably in an administrative capacity in publishing.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Intermediate experience in Excel, particularly with large datasets.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously and manage time effectively.
• Proactive approach to projects.
• Ability to communicate and interact professionally with culturally diverse clients, vendors, and staff.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience, with a record that demonstrates suitable preparation for this position.

Responsibilities

• Gather and deliver all needed metadata and materials required for print and digital publishing distribution and coordinate with Editorial, Publishing Production, and Publishing Operations to ensure data is correct and up-to-date.
• Navigate internal databases and trackers and communicate updates and changes as required.
• Provide product information and materials to Sales and Marketing to support seasonal sales windows.
• Ensure compliance with Licensor submission requirements and system maintenance.
• Assist the Publishing Director and Editors with submitting contract requests and ongoing contractual negotiations.
• In addition to these duties, may perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Business experience

Attention to detail

Excel

Time management

Proactive approach

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

VIZ Media, the world leader in English-language versions of manga and anime, is seeking a Business Operations Associate to join our Original Publishing team in San Francisco. This hybrid role supports publishing operations, maintains metadata, and coordinates with multiple departments.

The ideal candidate brings 2+ years of administrative experience in publishing, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Excel. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred.