Content Assistant

Job Description

This is an internal-facing role in which you will provide administrative/content support to the Production & Content Operations Manager. Ideal candidates will be able to operate independently to creatively solve problems.

This is a part-time contractor position at a small, fast-moving startup that is paid on a monthly basis.

This position is fully remote.

Responsibilities:

• Process & organize content files on Google Drive and Dropbox
• Handle day-to-day file management for the Azuki localization program on weekends, holidays, and as needed
• Create review copies for localized series
• Create EPUB files for localized series using in-house EPUB generation software
• Split volumes of manga into individual chapters
• Edit metadata on the Azuki CMS

Required skills and experience:

• Meticulous and detail-oriented
• Great at meeting deadlines
• Strong written communication skills
• Avid reader of manga that is familiar with manga publishing conventions
• Access to a computer that can run macOS

Preferred skills and experience:

• Experience working with content for publishing/entertainment companies, especially companies in the fandom space
• Prior localization experience (in any part of the localization pipeline)
• Familiarity with using the command line (bash scripting experience is a plus)
• Familiarity with Google Sheets formulas
• Working proficiency in Japanese is a plus

If you are interested in applying to this position, please submit a resume to [email protected] with the subject line: “Content Assistant (freelance) – application”.