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Editorial Production Coordinator

Editorial Production Coordinator

VIZ Media

San Francisco, CA

$65K - $75K/yr

Other

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

Job Summary

VIZ Media, the world leader in English-language versions of manga and anime (Japanese comics and animation), is looking for an Editorial Production Coordinator to join the Subscription Manga team. This role will work closely with our Editorial Production Manager to process digital manga files, enter metadata, and track the production of simultaneous chapters for release on VIZ Media's digital Shonen Jump and VIZ Manga platforms. This position requires solid organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-moving production environment.

What you'll do:

  • Administer publishing production schedule of manga chapters for multiple ongoing online serializations, working closely with Editorial staff, the Editorial Production Manager, the Shonen Jump Editor in Chief, the Associate Managing Editor of Online Manga, and the Senior Director of Online Manga.
  • Process digital manga pages, rendering final files from InDesign documents.
  • Enter metadata in internal databases and administer publishing and expiration dates for chapters on the Shonen Jump and VIZ Manga platforms.
  • Responsible for digital assets management and version control, downloading and uploading files on both external partner and VIZ internal servers.
  • Responsible for quality control of completed chapters and delivering final files to external partners.
  • Provide production support for Publishing Production and Editorial staff.
  • Responsible for project management, including coordination and completion of projects on time.
  • If qualified, may be responsible for proofing manga chapters for translation accuracy and overall quality control, as well as translation support for Editorial staff.

In addition to these duties, may perform other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate has:

  • 1-2 years of relevant business experience.
  • Proficiency with Mac operating systems and standard productivity software.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud programs, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Working knowledge of the Japanese language.
  • Strong knowledge of book publishing, comics, manga, or anime preferred. 
  • Proficiency with computer usage, including email, Internet, and standard software.
  • Bachelor's Degree in related fields from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience, with a record that demonstrates suitable preparation for this position.

Work Environment & Schedule

Location: The Editorial Production Coordinator position is open to candidates local to the San Francisco Bay Area. VIZ Media operates on a hybrid schedule with 1 day of work onsite at our downtown San Francisco office expected weekly.

Schedule: This is a Regular Full-Time position (40 hours per week) with core hours of 10 am to 4 pm with flexibility outside of core hours. 

Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 annually, depending on experience, with additional variable compensation