Editorial Intern (P/T, Paid) San Francisco, California, United States

About Our Company
VIZ Media has been bringing the finest in manga, anime, and global entertainment to English‑speaking fans across the world for nearly 40 years. From classic series like Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, and Naruto to current hits like My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, and Chainsaw Man, we continue to offer the best in action, romance, fantasy, and adventure stories for fans of all ages.

Our critically acclaimed manga, graphic novels, and books have won Eisner, YALSA, and Hugo awards and are available in both print and digital editions, and our premier catalog of anime titles can be seen on TV and via streaming and digital download, as well as in collectible Blu‑ray and DVD sets at major retailers.

Job Summary
VIZ Media, the world leader in English‑language manga, is seeking 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. The ideal candidate has prior writing/editing experience and an interest in a career in writing or editing.

What You’ll Do

Copyedit manga proofs and scripts as a second reader

Conduct assigned editorial research

Check printed books

Perform data entry and copying

Assist with packaging and shipping

Create articles and reviews for Shonen Jump

Perform other activities as assigned

The Ideal Candidate Has

Strong command of English grammar and spelling (proofing/copy editing skills preferred)

Experience/Interest in media publishing, comics industry, and writing

General knowledge of manga/anime is preferred, but extensive knowledge is not needed

Japanese reading/writing ability is 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.

All Interns Must

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

Work Environment and Schedule
Location: The Editorial Intern must be local to the San Francisco Bay Area and able to commute to our San Francisco office (94103).

Schedule: The Fall internship will run for approximately 6 months, from July through December (with start/end dates flexible depending on the school schedule). The Editorial Intern must be available to work at least 3 days per week between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, to a maximum of 24 hours per week.

Compensation
This position will be compensated at a rate of $19.61 per hour.

Benefits
VIZ Media interns are not eligible for standard VIZ Media benefits.

VIZ Media offers the following benefits to its eligible employees:

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!

Wellness program, including fitness membership discounts and reimbursement

Full time casual dress

Potential Content
As part of a multi‑media entertainment company, employees may be subjected to work‑related content such as sexually explicit images, nudity, and graphic violence. Applicants should be willing to work with this type of content.

Equal Opportunity Statement
VIZ Media is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any legally protected status.

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