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Publishing Production Assistant (Part Time, Temporary)

VIZ Media, the world leader in English-language versions of manga and anime, is looking for a temporary Publishing Production Assistant to join the Publishing Production team. The Publishing Production Assistant is responsible for supporting VIZ Media's Publishing Production team with coordinating the day-to-day operations for print publishing production, including manga, illustrated books, art books, and novels.

What You'll Do:

• Receive, ship, and log print production materials from/to printers and vendors
• Sort proofs/print samples/advance copies from printers and deliver them to internal staff
• Update production status on production/reprint trackers and other related tracking sheets
• Review print samples and check printing quality
• Assist with data entry, copying, packing/shipping, and other administrative duties

The Ideal Candidate has:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Acrobat, InDesign, etc.) a plus
• Knowledge of/interest in book publishing, comics, and/or manga preferred
• Ability to pay strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines

Work Environment & Schedule:

Location: The Publishing Production Assistant must be local to the San Francisco Bay Area and able to commute to our San Francisco office (94103).

Schedule: This temporary position will run for approximately 3 months, from August through October, with the possibility of extension. The Publishing Production Assistant must be available to work at least 4 days (Mon-Thu) per week between 9:30am and 4:00pm, for a maximum of 24 hours/week.

Compensation: This position will be compensated at a rate of $20-$25 an hour, depending on experience.

VIZ Media offers the following benefits to its eligible employees:

• 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
• Full time casual dress
• Flexible work hours

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 is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any legally protected status.