Prospective Manga Reader

Job Description

Prospective Manga Readers assist the Licensing Director in assessing new manga for Azuki to license, by reading series in Japanese and providing short evaluations of each one. This is a part-time contract position, paid based on the number of evaluations turned in by the contractor. You will work directly under the Licensing Director.

Responsibilities:

• Read Japanese-language manga and other content, with files provided by Azuki
• Analyze content and form an opinion based on its storytelling, artwork, and potential popularity among various manga reader demographics
• Compare content with other similar media and come up with lists of comparable stories
• Write up answers to questions about the content provided by Azuki and return them promptly after reading
• Respond to any follow-up questions from the Azuki team

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong Japanese reading skills: JLPT 1, 2, or equivalent experience
• Knowledgeable about manga, with significant experience reading a variety of series
• Strong reading comprehension and media analysis skills
• Ability to clearly communicate in written English

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Keeps abreast of changes in the manga industry and community, including sales numbers and cultural trends
• Experience translating Japanese text to English, especially manga translation
• Knowledge of Japanese culture
• Experience with non-manga pop culture, including but not limited to anime, movies, TV, and comics from outside Japan

If you have the necessary skills and experience for this role, please email [email protected] with subject line “Prospective Manga Reader (Freelance)”