Copy Editor

Job Summary

VIZ Media is looking to bring a new Copy Editor to our publishing department - come join a team of dedicated storytellers and artists and help bring your favorite manga to the English-speaking market! As a Copy Editor at VIZ Media, you’ll be responsible for editing copy that appears in all of our print and digital publications including graphic novels, trade books, catalogs, promotional materials, and more for errors of grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, accuracy, and completeness. We rely on our Copy Editors to implement and maintain the overall quality and style standards of VIZ’s publishing products. 

What You Will Do:

• Copyedit lettered pages of graphic novels, simultaneous serializations, manuscripts, page proofs, and any other assigned text for accuracy and clarity
• Proofread mechanicals and layouts of covers and miscellaneous text for graphic novels and other books
• Proofread bluelines of interior pages and miscellaneous text for graphic novels and other books
• Check for consistency and integrity of layout elements, including art, logos, ISBNs, and prices
• Enforce and update in-house style guides, consulting the Chicago Manual of Style
• Make recommendations to editors and designers to arrive at the best solutions for narrative flow and legibility
• Autonomously manage workflow and set project priorities, meeting departmental production schedule deadlines while accommodating ad hoc rush projects
• Work with our Copy Chief to identify and address any issues affecting the copyediting and proofreading stages of the Publishing production process
• Process books for reprinting, coordinating with Production and Publishing Operations staff

The Ideal Candidate Has:

• 3 years of copyediting experience, preferably in a publishing environment
• A keen proofreading eye
• Excellent English language skills including knowledge of grammar and style
• Professional experience with standard style guides such as the Chicago Manual of Style
• Excellent project and deadline management skills
• The ability to balance creative judgements with business requirements
• Experience improving copy and maintaining continuity in assigned projects
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to provide tactful feedback
• A Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Creative Writing, Comparative Literature, Communications, or related field or equivalent experience

Additional Preferred Experience:

• Experience creating style sheets
• Knowledge of comics, manga, or anime
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat

Work Environment & Schedule

The Copy Editor must be local to the San Francisco Bay Area. VIZ Media operates on a hybrid schedule, and the Editor should expect to work onsite at our Downtown San Francisco office 1-2 times per week. 

This is a Regular Full-Time position with flexibility in working hours outside of our core hours of 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. The Copy Editor may need to work late or on weekends or be on call for occasional urgent issues. 

Approximately 90% of the time spent on this job involves the use of a computer. You’ll primarily work in an office environment and must be able to use standard office software, equipment, and communication tools. 

Who We Are:

VIZ Media has been bringing the finest in manga, anime, and global entertainment to English-speaking fans across the world for 35 years. From classic series like Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, and Naruto to current hits like Demon Slayer, One-Punch Man, and My Hero Academia, we continue to offer the best in action, romance, fantasy, and adventure stories for fans of all ages.

We offer our employees a variety of benefits and perks including:

• Hybrid Work Model - you’ll work some days in the office and some remotely with a stipend to help cover your commuting costs
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Disability and Life Insurance, and FSA Plans
• 8 Weeks of Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous time off policies including volunteer days and birthday holidays
• Free gym membership wellness stipend
• Work from Home stipend