Random House, Inc. is the world's largest general trade book publisher. It is a division of Bertelsmann AG, one of the foremost media companies in the world.
YOUR TASKS:
Random House Publisher Services is seeking a talented manga editor to help us publish 80-90 titles per year on behalf of our client, Kodansha Comics. The candidate should have a strong familiarity with comics and/or manga, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work independently and with a team, take initiative, and multitask on a daily basis.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
** Hire translators, adaptors and freelance editors
** Edit the manuscript
** Deliver manuscript and page plan ready to go to production
** Review proofs
** Traffic materials to/from licensors and freelancers
** Clear approvals with Kodansha
** Set up freelancers in internal database, process invoices
** Coordinate schedules with the editorial and production staff
** Issue contracts to freelancers
** Process invoices
** Ensures that all deadlines are being met and maintained for 90 books per year
** Handle queries from freelance/production
** Assist in new title review and acquisition
** Write cover copy
REQUIREMENTS: Education: 4 Year Degree
Experience: 2-5 Years
The candidate also must be able to read Japanese.
As well as being detail oriented, organized, and able to meet short- and long-term schedules. Experience with Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop is helpful, but not required.
Thank you for your interest in Random House. Random House is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please apply using our online application process.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: apply via Random House's career site here
Website: http://www.randomhouse.com/
YOUR TASKS:
Random House Publisher Services is seeking a talented manga editor to help us publish 80-90 titles per year on behalf of our client, Kodansha Comics. The candidate should have a strong familiarity with comics and/or manga, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work independently and with a team, take initiative, and multitask on a daily basis.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
** Hire translators, adaptors and freelance editors
** Edit the manuscript
** Deliver manuscript and page plan ready to go to production
** Review proofs
** Traffic materials to/from licensors and freelancers
** Clear approvals with Kodansha
** Set up freelancers in internal database, process invoices
** Coordinate schedules with the editorial and production staff
** Issue contracts to freelancers
** Process invoices
** Ensures that all deadlines are being met and maintained for 90 books per year
** Handle queries from freelance/production
** Assist in new title review and acquisition
** Write cover copy
REQUIREMENTS: Education: 4 Year Degree
Experience: 2-5 Years
The candidate also must be able to read Japanese.
As well as being detail oriented, organized, and able to meet short- and long-term schedules. Experience with Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop is helpful, but not required.
Thank you for your interest in Random House. Random House is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please apply using our online application process.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: apply via Random House's career site here
Website: http://www.randomhouse.com/
