Please apply using our online application process, and please include your resume and cover letter.įull-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Aptitude in written Japanese sufficient to evaluate potential titles and correct translation errors is preferred.Proficiency at Microsoft Office 365 Suite (specifically Word, Outlook, and Teams).Proficiency at Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign and Acrobat).Strong interest in anime, manga, or video games.Ability to communicate clearly and interact professionally with both internal staff and external partners, frequently in a cross-cultural context.Strong organization skills and attention to detail.Proven ability to manage time, prioritize deadlines, and balance multiple projects simultaneously.Excellent English-language editing and writing skills.2+ years of book editorial experience, or translation, writing, or editing experience in an adjacent field.In addition to these responsibilities, perform other duties as assigned. ![]() Work with Senior Editor and Publisher to review title candidates for acquisition.Prepare and submit final file packages to Japanese licensor for digital book production.Prepare and submit final file packages to Production Manager for print book production.Prepare and submit cover and interior page drafts to Japanese licensor for approval.Coordinate with the Managing Editor to ensure that title metadata is complete and correct.Produce title information sheets-including promotional copy, key selling points, target audiences, and BISAC categories-and other sales material as required for each seasonal list.Write copy for covers, frontmatter, and backmatter, and work closely with freelance designers on production of same.Source, assign, and schedule teams of freelance translators, letterers, rewriters, and designers to produce each work.Execute all editorial duties involved in the localization and production of manga for English-language readers, including editing translation scripts and page proofs, supervising lettering and design, and reviewing printer materials and digital proofs to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency.The successful candidate will possess excellent editing and writing skills, strong time-management and organizational abilities, and a passion for manga, anime, and/or video games. The Manga Editor will execute all editorial tasks for approximately thirty books a year, working closely with freelance teams of translators, letterers, and designers. Penguin Random House Publisher Services is seeking a Manga Editor who will be responsible for editorial production on behalf of client publisher Square Enix Manga and Books, which publishes such notable titles as Soul Eater, Final Fantasy, and NieR:Automata.
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