Publishing Production Assistant (Part Time, Temporary)
Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
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Job Summary
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 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 Medias Publishing Production team with coordinating the day-to-day operations for print publishing production including manga illustrated books art books and novels.
What Youll 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.
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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Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
VIZ Media is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content.
