Licensing and Executive Assistant (Japanese Bilingual)
Summary:
Yen Press, one of the leading publishers of manga, manhwa, light novels, and graphic novels, is looking for a Licensing and Executive Assistant. This position is responsible for critical administrative work in support of the Publisher while also assisting with licensing rights. The position plays an active role in metadata control, contracts, offers, approvals and evaluating Japanese publications while working in close relationship with foreign publishers and agencies.
**To apply, please be sure to include a cover letter in addition to your resume.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Communicate with the Japanese agency for all approval materials
- Liaise with multiple internal departments (editorial, production, design) to gather materials needed for approvals
- Communicate with a variety of co-agents and publishers for book submissions and approvals
- Liaise with agencies and publishers for any inquiries or data requests
- File, organize and keep track of contracts and extensions
- Assist the Publisher in overseeing the metadata of the publishing program
- Assist the Publisher in offering, negotiating, and executing agreements with other publishers, organizations, and third parties for translations, adaptations, and licensing of products, and applications
- Keep track of new volume publications of ongoing series
- Read and evaluate Japanese publications
- Assist the Publisher in necessary meetings with translation
- Scan, file, organize mail, assist with travel preparations for the Publisher
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Native or advance Japanese language skill required
- Smooth English communication skill required
- Excellent organizational skills required
- Superb attention to detail required
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively while also ensuring accuracy of work through attention to detail
- Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Excel and Outlook, MS office a plus
- Strong interest in manga, light novels and/or graphic novels a plus
- Prior admin/Assistant experience a plus
- Korean language skill a plus
About Yen Press, LLC
Yen Press, LLC is a joint venture between Kadokawa Corporation and Hachette Book Group, dedicated to publishing manhwa, manga, and graphic 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. Additionally, Yen Press is increasing its manhwa publishing for the growing number of readers. For more information, visit www.yenpress.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What are some of your favorite manga/light novel titles?
- What JLPT level have you passed or estimate to pass?
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10001 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY 10001: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10001