Viz Media - Part-Time Animation Production (Digital & Home Entertainment) 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.
www.viz.com

This candidate will assist our Animation Production team (Digital & Home Entertainment), which localizes content for television broadcast, DVD production, streaming, and DTO. **Candidates for this internship should have previous broadcast, film/video experience and/or an interest in pursuing a career as a project manager or producer.

Interest/Experience in television broadcast, DVD, streaming, and DTO production
Computer literate with Mac systems. Must have basic computer office skills including spreadsheet, database, word processing, CD burning, web browsing, downloading media, etc.
Experience with graphic and music applications (preferred): Photoshop, Illustrator and Protools
Proficient command of English grammar and spelling (proofing/copy editing skills preferable)
General knowledge of manga/anime helpful, but extensive knowledge is not needed
Dependable, Organized, Responsible, Detail-oriented
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/workweek 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 “Animation Production Intern” when applying. By e-mail (NO ATTACHMENTS!!!) to jobs@viz.com. NO PHONE CALLS!!! See other opportunities at www.viz.com