Senior or Executive Editor, Original Publishing

About the role

About Our Company VIZ Media has been bringing the finest in manga, anime, and global entertainment to English-speaking fans across the world for nearly 40 years. From classic series like Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, and Naruto to current hits like My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, and Chainsaw Man, we continue to offer the best in action, romance, fantasy, and adventure stories for fans of all ages. Our critically acclaimed manga, graphic novels, and books have won Eisner, YALSA, and Hugo awards and are available in both print and digital editions, and our premier catalog of anime titles can be seen on TV and via streaming and digital download, as well as in collectible Blu-ray and DVD sets at major retailers. Learn more about VIZ Media, anime, and manga at www.viz.com. Job Summary VIZ Media, the world leader in English-language versions of manga and anime, is looking for a Senior or Executive Editor to join our Original Publishing team. The Senior Editor/Executive Editor, Original Publishing will commission and acquire commercially appealing books with an emphasis on Asian pop culture and entertainment. Titles may span a wide variety of formats and subjects, including illustrated books, novelty formats, cooking, general interest non-fiction, and more. Reporting to the Publishing Director, the Senior/Executive Editor will develop the trade list for the VIZ Media imprint, acquiring and editing approximately 10-15 original books per year. A significant amount of creative ideation and commissioning will be required. This role works closely with authors and agents, along with members of the editorial, design, production and marketing departments. Experience sourcing and collating images for illustrated/photographic books will be highly regarded. The final title for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s level of experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage new publishing projects from ideation to completion
• Identify opportunities and commission authors and other creatives
• Evaluate book proposals and build the commercial case for their acquisition
• Undertake developmental and line edits, along with reviewing and collaborating on illustrated layouts
• Negotiate and manage relationships with agents and authors
• Engage with authors/agents throughout the acquisition and production process and ensure all relevant approvals and contracts are in place
• Report on trends and audiences and highlight potential new areas for growth
• Establish and manage production schedules
• Collaborate with freelancers, copydesk, designers, art directors, and production
• Prepare sales and marketing materials as required

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant publishing industry experience, including significant senior editorial experience with both prose and complex, full-color books
• Direct experience managing multiple concurrent projects from acquisition to completion
• A strong record of delivering projects