Viz Media - Part-Time Consumer Products, Approvals, and Animation Licensing Intern

Company Information:

Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media) is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) 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-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa and is a global ex-Asia licensor of Japanese manga and animation.
The company offers an integrated product line including magazines such as SHONEN JUMP, graphic novels, and DVDs, and develops, markets, licenses, and distributes animated entertainment for audiences and consumers of all ages.
As part of a multi-media entertainment company, employees may be subjected to work-related content such as: sexually explicit images, nudity, and graphic violence. Applicants should be willing to work with this type of content. VIZ Media does not condone the viewing of this content where not work-related.
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This candidate will work closely with the VIZ Media Consumer Products and Approvals team, learning various aspects of our business.

Assists in development and production of business to business sales materials and presentations (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Shares / researches ideas for new licensing categories, products and partners
Communicates by phone, email and in person with pertinent internal staff
Assists with approvals and licensing day to day including licensing and approval form filing, final sample shipments, and art material organization
Packages and ships samples for solicitation such as books, DVDS, magazines, etc. to demonstrate multi-platform performance of VIZ Media brands
Helps create and oversee project timelines
General office support including: printing, photocopying, and filing documents
Other duties as assigned

Experience/Interest in media publishing, comics industry, marketing and sales.
Must have basic computer office skills including spreadsheet, database, word processing, CD burning, web browsing, etc.
Be able to communicate in a professional manner
General knowledge of manga/anime helpful, but extensive knowledge is not needed
Must have strong organizational skills and pay close attention to detail
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and work on his/her feet for long periods of time, when necessary
Applicants should live in or commute to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Applicants must be able to work legally in the United States.

This position is unpaid and available for college credit. All applicants must be currently enrolled at an accredited college, university, or graduate school. ONLY those who can work for credit will be considered.
This internship will be a part-time position. All applicants must be able to work at least 12-20 hours/work week between the hours of 10-5 each weekday (schedule TBD).
VIZ Media interns are not eligible for benefits.

Please send us your resume and cover letter. Please specify “Consumer Products, Approvals, and Animation Licensing Intern” when applying. By e-mail (NO ATTACHMENTS!!!) to jobs@viz.com. NO PHONE CALLS!!! See other opportunities at www.viz.com