Editor - Fiction & Non-Fiction

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<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About Our Company</strong></span></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Learn more about VIZ Media, anime, and manga at <a href="http://www.viz.com/">www.viz.com</a>.</p></div><p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p> <p>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. </p> <p><strong>What you’ll do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Copyedit and proofread original and translated manuscripts, ensuring high-quality content, grammar, clarity and voice.</li> <li>Collaborate with in-house and freelance teams to ensure seamless workflow and timely production.</li> <li>Apply and maintain VIZ style guidelines, creating project-specific style sheets.</li> <li>Manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering on time and on budget. </li> <li>Flag potential legal or sensitivity concerns in manuscripts and conduct fact checks as required.</li> <li>Ensure continuity in storylines, timelines, and character development across titles and series.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Participate in team meetings and brainstorms related to publishing ideas and trends.</li> </ul> <p>In addition, performs other activities as assigned.</p> <p><strong>The ideal candidate has:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Minimum of 5+ years editing/copyediting experience in a publishing environment</li> <li>Proven experience in an editorial role with a book publishing company</li> <li>Excellent editing and proofreading skills and an eye for detail</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and other standard industry software</li> <li>Strong project management abilities, including the ability to work under pressure</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>A passion for books, pop culture, Japan, and anime/manga</li> <li>Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders</li> <li>Equivalent of Bachelor’s 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</li> </ul> <p><strong>Work Environment & Schedule</strong></p> <p>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 - Fiction & Non-Fiction will be expected to work onsite 1-2 days per week at our San Francisco office. If working remotely, the Editor - Fiction & Non-Fiction should expect to travel to the San Francisco Bay Area a few times a year.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Compensation: $75,000 - $95,000 annually, depending on experience, with additional variable compensation</p><div class="content-conclusion"><div class="type-sm type-rg--sm line-copy text-spacing context-copy mar-b-xl"> <p class="weight-bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>VIZ Media offers the following benefits to its eligible employees:</strong></span></p> <ul class="type-sm"> <li>Partially subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) savings plan – including employer matching</li> <li>Flexible Spending – health and dependent care</li> <li>Commuter stipend for in-office work</li> <li>Life Insurance/AD&D/STD/LTD</li> <li>Legal & ID Theft insurance</li> <li>Group Pet insurance rates</li> <li>Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time - plus your birthday is a holiday!</li> <li>Philanthropy program, including paid time off for volunteer work</li> <li>Wellness program, including fitness membership discounts and reimbursement</li> <li>Full time casual dress</li> <li>Flexible work hours</li> </ul> </div> <div class="type-sm type-rg--sm line-copy text-spacing"> <p class="style-italic">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. </p> <p class="style-italic">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.</p> <p class="style-italic">Please beware of recent scams to online job seekers. Any email from the VIZ Media recruiting team will come from an @<a href="http://www.viz.com/">viz.com</a> email address (for example, <a href="mailto:janedoe@viz.com" target="_blank">janedoe@viz.com</a>) or from our recruiting system Greenhouse (for example, <a href="mailto:no-reply@greenhouse.io" target="_blank">no-reply@greenhouse.io</a>). If the email is not from one of these addresses, it is not from VIZ Media.</p> <p class="style-italic">VIZ Media respects applicants' privacy rights. To review VIZ Media's Privacy Policy, please visit <a href="https://www.viz.com/privacy-employee">VIZ Media Applicant Privacy Policy - CA</a>.</p> </div></div>

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