Acquisitions Manager responsible for discovering and evaluating new manga for publication. Requires fluency in English and Japanese with 3+ years of experience in publishing.
Responsibilities
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
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