Editorial Intern (Japanese Bilingual Required)
Job Description
Our Editorial department is seeking a three-month intern to help manage our growing list of manga, light novels and graphic novels. The position is part-time (28 hours per week) and offers an hourly wage. Japanese language skills are a must. Commute to the Manhattan office will be required.
**To apply, please be sure to include a cover letter in addition to your resume.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Enter Editorial and Copyediting changes into InDesign files
- Download/upload data and sort them accordingly
- Perform administrative duties, including but not limited to: photocopying, scanning, maintaining library, sorting mail, filing, directing/responding to phone calls, etc.
- Write and correct back cover and catalog copy
- Contribute to Editorial passes on pending manuscripts
- Traffic editorial projects through Production and Copyediting
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Passion and interest in manga, manhwa, and graphic novels required
- Japanese language proficiency required
- Solid computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Adobe Suite (particularly InDesign) strongly preferred
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Keen eye for detail with a strong desire to learn and improve
- An ability to attend to details and juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Excellent writing ability with a polished ear for dialogue
- Bachelor’s degree in English preferred
- Polished communication and interpersonal skills
About Yen Press, LLC
Yen Press, LLC is a joint venture between Kadokawa Corporation and Hachette Book Group, dedicated to publishing manga, graphic novels, and light novels for adults and young readers. Founded in 2006, Yen Press has quickly risen to become one of the largest and most prolific publishers of manga and original graphic novels in the North American marketplace and has become a driving force in the introduction of light novels to new readers through its Yen On imprint. For more information, visit www.yenpress.com.
Job Types: Part-time, Internship
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- What JLPT level have you passed or estimate to pass?
- What are some of your favorite manga/manhwa/light novel titles?
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10001 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY 10001: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10001