Editor - Fiction & Non-Fiction
Editor - Fiction & Non-Fiction
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$ 75000 - 95000
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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.
Learn more about VIZ Media anime and manga .
Job Summary
VIZ Media the world leader in English-language manga is seeking an experienced editor to join our dynamic Original Publishing team. The Editor Fiction & Non-Fiction will be responsible for copyediting and project managing a wide variety of prose projects including novels light novels non-fiction and illustrated pop-culture books. The position will require a combination of hands-on line editing copyediting and proofreading as well as overseeing freelance teams. The successful candidate will possess strong editing and project management abilities an attention to detail excellent communication skills and a passion for books and Asian pop culture.
What youll do:
- Copyedit and proofread original and translated manuscripts ensuring high-quality content grammar clarity and voice.
- Collaborate with in-house and freelance teams to ensure seamless workflow and timely production.
- Apply and maintain VIZ style guidelines creating project-specific style sheets.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously delivering on time and on budget.
- Flag potential legal or sensitivity concerns in manuscripts and conduct fact checks as required.
- Ensure continuity in storylines timelines and character development across titles and series.
- Work with Publishing Director Managing Editor and others to identify and address any issues affecting the copy editing and proofreading stages of the Publishing production process.
- Participate in team meetings and brainstorms related to publishing ideas and trends.
The ideal candidate has:
- Minimum of 5 years editing/copyediting experience in a publishing environment
- Proven experience in an editorial role with a book publishing company
- Excellent editing and proofreading skills and an eye for detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word Adobe Acrobat and other standard industry software
- Strong project management abilities including the ability to work under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A passion for books pop culture Japan and anime/manga
- Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders
- Bachelors Degree in English Journalism Creative Writing Comparative Literature Communications or a related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent with a record that demonstrates suitable preparation for this position
Work Environment & Schedule
Location: The Editor - Fiction & Non-Fiction position is open to candidates local to the San Francisco Bay Area or remote candidates within California Oregon Texas or New York. If local to the Bay Area the Editor will be expected to work onsite 1-2 days per week at our San Francisco office. If working remotely the Editor should expect to travel to the San Francisco Bay Area a few times a year.
Schedule: This is a Regular Full-Time 40 hour per week position with core hours of 10 am to 4 pm Pacific Time with some flexibility in scheduling outside core hours.
Compensation: $75000 - $95000 annually depending on experience with additional variable compensation
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!
- Philanthropy program including paid time off for volunteer work
- Wellness program including fitness membership discounts and reimbursement
- Full time casual dress
- Flexible work hours
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.
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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Employment Type
Full-Time
