Job Summary
VIZ Media, the world leader in English-language versions of manga and anime, is looking for a Copy Editor to join our Editorial team. The Copy Editor is responsible for editing copy that appears in VIZ Media's print and digital publications-including chapters, graphic novels, trade books, novels, catalogs, and promotional materials-for errors of grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, accuracy, and completeness. The Copy Editor implements the guidelines for the overall quality and style standards of VIZ Publishing products.
What you'll do:
- Copyedit lettered pages of graphic novels, simultaneous serializations, manuscripts, and any other assigned text for accuracy and clarity
- Proofread mechanicals and layouts of covers and miscellaneous text for graphic novels and other books
- Proofread bluelines of interior pages and miscellaneous text for graphic novels and other books
- Check for consistency and integrity of layout elements, including art, logos, ISBNs, and prices
- Enforce and update in-house style guides, consulting the Chicago Manual of Style
- Make recommendations to editors and designers to arrive at the best solutions for narrative flow and legibility
- Autonomously manage workflow and set project priorities, meeting departmental production schedule deadlines while accommodating ad hoc rush projects
- Work with Copy Chief to identify and address any issues affecting the copyediting and proofreading stages of the Publishing production process
- Process books for reprinting, coordinating with Production and Publishing Operations staff
The ideal candidate has:
- 3+ years of copyediting experience, preferably in a publishing environment
- Excellent English language skills, including knowledge of grammar and style
- Profession experience with standard style guides such as Chicago Manual of Style
- Experience creating style sheets
- Ability to improve copy and maintain continuity in assigned projects
- Ability to make both business-oriented and creative judgments
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective time management
- Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Creative Writing, Comparative Literature, Communications, or related fields from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience
Additional preferred skills/knowledge:
- Knowledge of book publishing, comics, manga, or anime
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat
Work Environment & Schedule
Location: The Copy Editor 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: $72,000 - $78,000 annually, depending on experience, with additional variable compensation