Editorial Intern (P/T, Paid)

Viz Media • San Francisco, CA

228d • $19

About The Position

VIZ Media is hiring 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. Candidates for this internship should have previous writing/editing experience and interest in a writing or editing career. Candidates MUST be currently enrolled in a college, university, or graduate school program, OR have graduated within one year of the start of the internship.

Requirements

• Strong command of English grammar and spelling a MUST (proofing/copy editing skills PREFERRED)
• Experience/Interest in media publishing, comics industry, and writing
• General knowledge of manga/anime PREFERRED, but extensive knowledge is not needed
• Japanese reading/writing ability 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.
• 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

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
• Perform other activities as assigned

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree