VIZ Media

Manager

• Discover new potential manga, simultaneous serializations, and IP acquisitions for Publishing.
• Read and review potential acquisitions for narrative quality, market viability, positioning, and general suitability for publication in English.
• Research and evaluate works in all manga genres, including shonen, shojo, seinen, josei, yuri, and BL as well as kids, nonfiction, and more.
• Monitor trends in animation and makes acquisition recommendations for animation tie-in publishing products.
• Monitor trends in video gaming and makes acquisitions recommendations for gaming tie-in publishing products.
• Maintain robust and up-to-date knowledge of the manga industry in Japan, the U.S., and worldwide.
• Maintain robust and up-to-date knowledge of general popular culture in Japan, including live action films & television, politics, and news.
• Maintain acquisitions trackers and provide administrative support for acquisitions projects.
• Acquire and maintain collection of physical and digital materials related to acquisitions, such as tankobon, magazines, art books, ebooks, and miscellany.
• Collaborate with the Animation, Business Development, Simul, and Original Publishing teams to provide insight and recommendations for content acquisitions and development strategies.
• Communicate with licensors to ascertain rights situations and to acquire rights guides and catalogs.
• Negotiate with licensors and Publishing Licensing to acquire new Publishing projects.

Editorial Acquisitions Manager

Content Manager

• Collaborate with the Content team and other cross-functional departments to acquire, invest in, and co-produce properties that are aligned with the broader company strategy.
• Manage key accounts and project manage with cross-functional teams to hit acquisition and sales targets.
• Train and lead team members to optimize day-to-day functions.
• Build rapport and long-term relationships with partners.
• Oversee the metadata related to the acquired rights to ensure all inbound and outbound rights are up-to-date.
• Facilitate interdepartmental collaboration for acquired titles in order to achieve successful IP launches and key milestones throughout its lifecycle.
• Act as a main contact for a wide range of Licensor/Creator relations, including arranging special appearances to conventions, interviews, and meetings.
• Create reports and presentations as needed, including but not limited to production committee reports and co-production/acquisition offer presentations in English and Japanese.