Freelance Manga Editor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

VIZ Media is looking to add two Editors to our publishing department - come join a team of dedicated storytellers and artists and help bring your favorite manga to the English-speaking market! As an Editor at VIZ Media, you'll have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of print and digital publications, collaborate with talented creative colleagues, and even propose series for acquisition. 

What you'll do:

• Manage all editorial duties involved in the graphic novel, simultaneous serializations, and trade book production process for both print and digital formats, including: editing manuscripts, proofreading page and cover proofs, checking bluelines, and reviewing digital editions to ensure quality and consistency
• Oversee freelance translators, rewriters, and letterers for the production of graphic novels, simultaneous serializations, and trade books
• Work with our Publishing Licensing department to address licensor requirements and concerns and to secure approval for publication projects
• Collaborate with in-house Designers and freelance designers on the timely and high-quality creation of cover and miscellaneous text layout for graphic novels and trade books
• Write cover text, catalog copy, and other related marketing and sales materials
• Check promotional copy in items such as sell sheets, samplers, and other marketing materials to make sure they are consistent with the facts and spirit of the title
• Work with Production staff to determine production specifications and with senior Publishing staff to conduct cost analysis and stay within the title budget
• Research and propose potential publishing acquisitions
• Represent and advocate titles placed under your responsibility
• Provide supporting editorial and informational services for other departments, including Digital Publishing, Sales, Marketing, and Animation

The ideal candidate has:

• 2-4 years of experience in delivering high quality editorial services related to book publication, simultaneous serialization, graphic novels, video games and/or trade books
• Knowledge about book publishing, comics, manga, or anime
• Experience writing and editing high-quality copy and maintaining continuity in projects
• The ability to balance creative judgements with business requirements
• Strong skill with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent project and deadline management skills
• A Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Creative Writing, Comparative Literature, Communications, or related field or equivalent experience

Additional Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience in the publishing industry
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign and Photoshop)
• Working knowledge of the Japanese language (a plus, not a must)

Work Location, Schedule, and Compensation

Location: The Editor must be local to the San Francisco Bay Area. VIZ Media operates on a hybrid schedule, and the Editor should expect to work onsite at our Downtown San Francisco office 1-2 times per week. There may be some required travel for this position to attend conventions or trade shows.

Schedule: This is a Regular Full-Time position with flexibility in working hours outside of our core hours of 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. The Editor may need to work late or on weekends or be on call for occasional urgent issues. 

Compensation: $73,000 - $78,000 annually, depending on experience, with additional variable compensation