VIZ Media

Editorial Acquisitions Manager

VIZ Media

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Francisco • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per year

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of related and applicable experience in a publishing environment
  • Professional fluency in both spoken and written English and Japanese
  • Knowledge of consumer entertainment such as anime, manga, and related merchandise, as well as some exposure to entertainment media (comics, books, video games)
  • Ability to balance business-oriented and creative judgments
  • Bachelor's Degree in Japanese, East Asian Studies, Comparative Literature, International Business, or related fields from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience
Benefits
  • Partially subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan – including employer matching
  • Flexible Spending – health and dependent care
  • Commuter stipend for in-office work
  • Life Insurance/AD&D/STD/LTD
  • Legal & ID Theft insurance
  • Group Pet insurance rates
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time - plus your birthday is a holiday!
  • Philanthropy program, including paid time off for volunteer work
  • Wellness program, including fitness membership discounts and reimbursement
  • Full time casual dress
  • Flexible work hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
acquisition evaluationnarrative quality assessmentmarket viability analysistrends monitoringnegotiationadministrative supportcontent development strategiespublishing project managementresearchbilingual communication
Soft Skills
business-oriented judgmentcreative judgmentcollaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsanalytical thinkingattention to detailadaptabilityproblem-solvinginterpersonal skills
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in JapaneseBachelor's Degree in East Asian StudiesBachelor's Degree in Comparative LiteratureBachelor's Degree in International Business