JOB: Bilingual Japanese/English Assets Coordinator - Publishing

[GomiGirl]

To apply for this position, please send your resume as the body of an email
message to jobs@japanesejobs.com with ID#8498 in the subject line. No file
attachments.

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Company: VIZ Media, LLC

Position Title: Bilingual Japanese/English Assets Coordinator

Location: San Francisco, CA

Job Listing:

We are looking for an Assets Coordinator to join our Publishing team!

SUMMARY
Requests and manages digital art assets for book production, primarily
sourced from Japanese licensors in addition to conducting publishing
acquisitions research.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES
1. Coordinates, fulfills, and tracks artwork requests.
2. Assists in building an efficient file acquisition system within
the office so that a high level of communication is maintained within the
publishing department and licensors.
3. Catalogues, files, and maintains the companyis collection and
archive of digital images, including DVDs, transparencies, and art books.
4. Proactively assesses ways to improve organization of archives.
5. Creates and maintains detailed database records.
6. Assists with organization and maintenance of digital and art
assets.
7. Assists designers in photo researching, scanning, and
refining artwork utilizing Photoshop skills.
8. Performs acquisitions-related research.

In addition to these typical duties, may perform other duties as assigned
and required.

MINIMUM ABILITY, SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to fluently read, write and speak in both English and
Japanese is A MUST.
- Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat in Mac OSX
platform a MUST.
- Working familiarity with digital assets, file nomenclature, and
workflow.
- Skill with Internet, MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and
other Mac software.
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced
environment.
- Ability to work independently and balance multiple projects.
- MUST possess a sharp eye for detail.
- Knowledge of editorial/publishing industry a plus.
- Knowledge of consumer entertainment such as anime, manga, and
related merchandise and some exposure to entertainment media (comic, book,
video) a plus.
- Ability to work effectively in a small organization with an
emphasis on teamwork.
- Ability to interact with culturally diverse clients, service
providers, and staff.
- Ability to work legally in the United States.
- Ability to live in/commute to the SF Bay Area.

MINIMUM PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND EDUCATION
- 1-2 years of practical business experience.
- Graphic design or production experience a PLUS.
- Equivalent of Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or
university, or equivalent, with a record that demonstrates suitable
preparation for this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position does not supervise the work of others.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Primarily works in an office environment, requiring the
following activity: lifting and carrying materials, weighing up to 20
pounds, kneeling, bending. Approximately 70 percent of time spent on
the job involves use of a video display terminal. Must be able to
sit for extended periods and to utilize standard ergonomics practices.

Must be able to use or learn to use standard office equipment
such as copiers, faxes, mailing machines and other related machinery.

As part of a multi-media entertainment company, employees may be
subjected to work-related images including content such as: sexually
explicit images, nudity, and graphic violence. Employees should be
willing to work with this type of content. VIZ Media does not
condone the viewing of this content where not work-related.

OTHER INFORMATION
Employees must adhere to all applicable VIZ Media policies
and procedures. Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Willingness and ability to work non-standard business hours, such as
nights, on an as-needed basis is required. Employees must be able to
cope effectively with deadlines and multiple demands.

COMPANY/PRODUCTS
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media) is one
of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of
manga publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese
content. Owned by three of Japan's largest creators and licensors of
manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan
Production Co., Ltd. (ShoPro Japan), VIZ Media is a leader in the
publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking
audiences in North America and a global licensor of Japanese
animation.

The company offers an integrated product line including, magazines
such as SHONEN JUMP and SHOJO BEAT, graphic novels, videos, and DVDs,
and develops and markets animated entertainment from initial
production, television placement and distribution, to merchandise
licensing and promotions for audiences and consumers of all ages.

VIZ MEDIA OFFERS
a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including:
- Health (including chiropractic/acupuncture), Dental, and Vision
insurances
- Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid personal time off (PTO) - 17 days per year to start!
- Paid holidays - average 11 days/year
- Partially paid commuting
- Partially paid gym membership
- Flex-time
- Full-time casual dress policy

TO APPLY
Please send your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements.
Please specify "Assets Coordinator" when applying.

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To apply for this position, please send your resume as the body of an email
message to jobs@japanesejobs.com with ID#8498 in the subject line. No file
attachments.

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[American Oyaji]

That job says ME all over it. I've got ALL the skills and experience they are looking for except I'm weak in one area. My reading fluency.
Hiragana & Katakana are no problem. WRITING Kanji is not a problem with a computer, but it's the reading Kanji is what I have trouble with.

But everything else...I love anime and manga and I'm all over Mac OSX. At one point I could have bene considered a Photoshop and Illustrator professional because I used them daily at work.

HOWEVER. I've no desire to go to California.

[omae mona]

WRITING Kanji is not a problem with a computer, but it's the reading Kanji is what I have trouble with.

AO, no offense, but how on earth can you write it without being able to read it? Even with keyboard input, how do you know you've selected the correct kanji if you can't recognize them?

[TennoChinko]

[Western All Stars]

requiring the following activity: lifting and carrying materials, weighing up to 20 pounds

Damn, I can only lift up to 19 pounds. I guess I'm out.

As part of a multi-media entertainment company, employees may be
subjected to work-related images including content such as: sexually
explicit images, nudity, and graphic violence.

What is this job, in the hentai department of Viz?

VIZ Media does not condone the viewing of this content where not work-related.

"But boss, my job description says I'm supposed to work with sexually explicit images. I thought you'd be totally cool with me visiting a few porn sites on my lunch break."

[Western All Stars]

Screw any pimpy headhunter. Just go direct.

http://www.viz.com/about/jobs/publishing/assets_coord08.php

I've had some good experiences working with headhunters. Besides taking care of all the logistics and such, the good ones will actually negotiate you're salary for you, like your own personal Jerry McGuire. $$$

[TennoChinko]

I've had some good experiences working with headhunters. Besides taking care of all the logistics and such, the good ones will actually negotiate you're salary for you, like your own personal Jerry McGuire. $$$

Recruiters get paid commissions from the clients - between 25% to 40% of your first year of compensation. They may act like they are on your side, or preach "win-win", but you should never forget whom they are working for ... themselves, not you.

Some employers are actually fee-sensitive. And, if given a choice, they rather deal directly with a good candidate than pay a 30% commission. In those cases, you have more negotiation room to discuss one-time sign-on bonuses and the like.

In the movie, Jerry McGuire, the role played by Tom Cruise was that of a sports agent.