VIZ

Primary Responsibilities

The Magazines Project Manager works closely with the VP, Magazines in effectively utilizing assigned magazines and magazine related products to maintain the company’s position in the marketplace, ensure that the company’s publications reflect the VIZ strategy, and maintain an engaged readership through the following duties:

• Directs overall product strategy, market research and development requirements, and production coordination for assigned magazine.
• Develops marketing plans that meet business objectives.
• Develops positioning and promotional campaigns to maximize exposure.
• Collaborates with a wide variety of functional areas such as sales, editorial, marketing, design, and operations to execute specific marketing plans for assigned magazine and related projects.
• Manages day-to-day progress of product marketing plan execution.
• Oversees the financial model and ROI.
• Conducts marketing analysis to develop new title acquisition recommendations.
• Acts as primary liaison with Japanese licensors, including work with licensing approvals.
• Coordinates materials, including obtaining assets from Japan.
• Acts as primary liaison with U.S. licensees and other associated companies for cross-promotional activities.
• Assists with general translation of reports, correspondence, etc. related to essential Magazines business communication.

Minimum Ability, Skill And Knowledge Requirements

• Ability to speak, read, and write Japanese a MUST.
• Familiarity with Japanese business practices and structures a MUST.
• Knowledge of anime, manga, and related magazines/merchandise and industries preferred.
• Working knowledge of U.S. publishing industry and distribution channels preferred.
• Strong knowledge of consumer and channel/trade marketing, especially regarding marketing/media, consumer promotion, and trade spending.
• Ability to speak and write effectively in English and interact with culturally diverse clients and staff.
• Ability to experiment with formats which access markets related to computer games, the Internet, the World Wide Web, and other evolving communications structures.
• Ability to utilize Windows and Microsoft Word, and utilize appropriate editorial tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a small organization with an emphasis on teamwork.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions for groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Requires significant attention to detail, very strong follow-up skills and ability to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.

Minimum Previous Experience

• Interest in delivering high quality editorial services related to Japanese-produced comics and animation videos, computer game publications, or Internet-related publications.
• Prior experience with consumer entertainment and media a MUST.
• Prior exposure to marketing and PR processes preferred.

Minimum Education/Training

• Equivalent of Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, with a record that demonstrates suitable preparation for this position.