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Luxe Media, LLC

Associate Intern/Volunteer

Los Angeles, CA

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

... Chief and Publisher * Write press releases and segment scripts; craft pitches; disseminate ... Book/produce national/local television and radio segments; coordinate print/Internet interview ...

Hasana, Inc.

Associate Publicist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

... Chief and Publisher * Write press releases and segment scripts; craft pitches; disseminate ... Book/produce national/local television and radio segments; coordinate print/Internet interview ...

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What is the difference between Part Time Book Publisher vs Part Time Editor?

AspectPart Time Book PublisherPart Time Editor
CredentialsPublishing or related degree often preferredEnglish, Journalism, or related degree typically required
Work EnvironmentPublishing houses, freelance projects, online platformsPublishing companies, freelance editing, online content
Industry UsageInvolved in acquiring, producing, and marketing booksFocuses on reviewing, revising, and improving manuscripts

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Publishing Production Assistant (Part Time, Temporary)

VIZ Media

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Part-time, Temporary

Re-posted yesterday

Job description

Job Summary

VIZ Media, the world leader in English-language versions of manga and anime (Japanese comics and animation), is looking for a temporary Publishing Production Assistant to join the Publishing Production team. The Publishing Production Assistant is responsible for supporting VIZ Media's Publishing Production team with coordinating the day-to-day operations for print publishing production, including manga, illustrated books, art books, and novels.

What You'll Do:

  • Receive, ship, and log print production materials from/to printers and vendors
  • Sort proofs/print samples/advance copies from printers and deliver them to internal staff
  • Update production status on production/reprint trackers and other related tracking sheets
  • Review print samples and check printing quality
  • Assist with data entry, copying, packing/shipping, and other administrative duties

The Ideal Candidate has: 

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
  • Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Acrobat, InDesign, etc.) a plus
  • Knowledge of/interest in book publishing, comics, and/or manga preferred
  • Ability to pay strong attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines

Work Environment & Schedule

Location: The Publishing Production Assistant must be local to the San Francisco Bay Area and able to commute to our San Francisco office (94103). 

Schedule: This temporary position will run for approximately 3 months, from August through October, with the possibility of extension. The Publishing Production Assistant must be available to work at least 4 days (Mon-Thu) per week between 9:30am and 4:00pm, for a maximum of 24 hours/week. 

Compensation: This position will be compensated at a rate of $20-$25 an hour, depending on experience.

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