VIZ Media Internship: Requirements and Opportunities
VIZ Media offers internships to students seeking practical business experience in a creative environment. These internships provide valuable experience working alongside visualization career professionals. This article outlines the requirements, responsibilities, and opportunities associated with VIZ Media internships.
Eligibility Requirements for VIZ Media Internships
To be eligible for a VIZ Media internship, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Enrollment or Recent Graduation: Be currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate school program, OR have graduated within one year of the start of the internship.
- Location: Be able to commute to the San Francisco office (94103).
- Work Authorization: Be legally available to work in the United States.
- Age: Be at least 18 years of age at the time of the start of the internship.
- Availability: Be available to work at least 3 days per week between the hours of 10-5 on weekdays (schedule TBD), to a max of 24 hours.
All interns will be compensated at an hourly rate. (Rates are viewable on the individual internship page descriptions.) VIZ Media interns are not eligible for VIZ benefits.
Internship Structure and Compensation
VIZ Media offers two internship sessions per year. Interns are compensated at an hourly rate, the specific amount of which is detailed on the individual internship page descriptions. However, VIZ Media interns are not eligible for standard VIZ Media benefits.
For visualization students seeking academic credit, internships must be paid to earn credit. A supervised course spanning 15 weeks and 600 hours, the program allows students to receive a maximum of 6 credit hours for successfully completing their internship. Compensation for an internship will be handled by the organization you are interning for. To get credit for your internship, you must submit a detailed portfolio that describes your internship experience and the Internship Completion Form.
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Editorial Intern Responsibilities and Skills
One example of an internship offered by VIZ Media is the Editorial Intern position. This role supports the Editorial Department, which is responsible for editing and producing VIZ Media's graphic novels and trade books. The Editorial Intern's responsibilities may include:
- Copyediting: Copyedit manga proofs and scripts as a second reader.
- Editorial Research: Conduct assigned editorial research.
- Style Guide Creation: Create series style guides.
- Quality Control: Check printed books.
- Data Entry: Perform data entry and copying.
- Administrative Support: Assist with packaging and shipping and provide general Editorial support, including creating PDFs, photocopying, and filing.
- Content Creation: Create articles and reviews for Shonen Jump.
- Miscellaneous Tasks: Perform other activities as assigned.
Candidates for the Editorial Intern position should possess the following skills and qualifications:
- Strong English Skills: Strong command of English grammar and spelling a MUST (proofing/copy editing skills PREFERRED).
- Industry Knowledge: Experience/Interest in media publishing, comics industry, and writing.
- Manga/Anime Knowledge: General knowledge of manga/anime PREFERRED, but extensive knowledge is not needed
- Computer Skills: Computer literacy (Mac systems preferred). experience and/or interest in a writing/editing career. Computer literate (Mac systems preferable). browsing, etc.
- Japanese Language Skills (Preferred): Japanese reading/writing ability PREFERRED but not required
The VIZ Media Environment
VIZ Media is a multi-media entertainment company involved in the licensing of Japanese content, including animation. Their offerings range from classic series like Dragon Ball, Pokémon, and Naruto to current hits like Sailor Moon, One-Punch Man, and Tokyo Ghoul, catering to fans of all ages.
As part of the work environment, employees may be exposed to work-related content that includes sexually explicit images, nudity, and graphic violence. Applicants should be willing to work with this type of content.
Application Information and Equal Opportunity Employer
VIZ Media is an equal opportunity employer and respects applicants' privacy rights. Details regarding VIZ Media's privacy policy can be found on their website.
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