Related Resources • So You Want a Job in Anime? • Anime Job Search E-Course

Elsewhere on the Web • Digital Webbing • Bigfire Anime

Current Postings:

12/31/07

Wizard Entertainment - Wizard is looking for several folks including freelance writers and a graphic designer.

TOKYOPOP - TOKYOPOP needs a number of people to complete its staff, including a Jr. Editor, Web Production Associate and Associate Brand Manager.

VIZ Media - VIZ has several internships open and they're also looking for a Publishing Editor, Animation Production Associate and a Marketing and Promotions Manager.

Previous Postings:

11/17/07

Viz Media - VIZ is looking for a Marketing & Promotions Manager to work from their San Fran office.

Digital Manga- Digital Manga needs an online retail assistant for its retail division, Akadot.

Robert Half Finance - Don't have any designing skills? Not a problem. Robert Half Finance is recruiting for a full charge bookkeeper to work for a PR firm specializing in anime and manga out of Los Angeles.

Mindless Manga - A new anime/manga website going up in January 2008 is looking for anime artists.

TOKYOPOP - TOKYOPOP needs a fiction editor to help manage the young adult novels in their fantasy genre.

8/13/07

Bang Zoom! - If you're looking for a way to get your foot in the anime door, this might just be it. Bang Zoom! is looking for part-time unpaid interns. Yes, I said "unpaid" but it would put you right in the anime mix and be a great way to start your new career.

Reed Exhibitions - Reed Exhibitions is looking for a marketing director to handle marketing for comic and anime events. Sweet, huh?

TOKYOPOP - TOKYOPOP has several positions open including a paralegal gig, motion graphics artist and graphic designer.

Gaia Online - Gaia needs an online marketing manager for the Gaia online community and website.

7/15/07

VIZ Media - Viz has quite a few openings right now, including an Associate Magazines Editor, Content Management Coordinator and Animation Production Assistant.

TOKYOPOP- Okay, here's a fun one. TOKYOPOP is currently looking for a Web Community Associate. Basically, your job will be to keep the TOKYOPOP.com website updated with fresh new content and activities. Where do I sign up? :)

FUNimation - FUNimation is looking for a Public Relations Coordinator to work in their Fort Worth, TX headquarters.

Digital Manga - Digital Manga is currently hiring a Licensing/Guest Relations person for its publishing division. Must be bi-lingual (English/Japanese).

4/21/07

Digital Manga - Digital Manga is looking for a couple of special people, including a licensing and guest relations assistant for their Gardena office.

TOKYOPOP- TOKYOPOP currently has four positions posted, including a paralegal, office services coordinator and graphics designer.

VIZ Media - Looking for a job in anime? They've got em at VIZ! Positions include a part time Payroll Manager to Publishing Marketing Manager, Animation Production Associate and Lead Designer for Shojo Beat.

3/4/07

Anime News Network - ANN is seeking an Associate News Editor to write stories of interest to anime and manga fans. Paid gig, work from home.

VIZ Media - VIZ Media needs a Marketing Coordinator to provide administrative support to the Marketing Department.

ADV - ADV is looking for an HR Director for their Houston, TX home office.

TOKYOPOP - TOKYOPOP needs an accounts payable clerk, a contracts administrator and a programmer.

12/31/06

VIZ Media - VIZ currently has openings in their Winter Internship program in the design, editorial, magazine and marketing departments.

Borders- Borders in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking a Buyer for manga and graphic novels.

ADV - ADV needs an Advertising Account Executive.

Diamond Comic Distributors - Diamond is looking for someone with an interest in games and anime to train for a sales position.

12/11/06

TOKYOPOP - TOKYOPOP is looking for a graphic designer and a publishing layout artist.

SONY - SONY needs a marketing specialist for its anime division in Los Angeles.

Mattel - Mattel has a spot for an industrial designer for its Boys product division dealing with Superman, Batman and numerous anime properties.

Gaia Online - Gaia is one of the new virtual worlds on the Internet and are currently looking for a 3D artist.

11/4/06

Gaia Online - Gaia is one of the new virtual worlds out on the web. They're looking for a 2D animator to help build the avatars.

Geneon - Geneon needs a bilingual (English-Japanese) DVD Assistant Producer to help with product planning, vendor supervision and marketing support.

Digital Manga - Digital Manga is looking for a Licensing/Guest Relations expert to review new titles and help guests during conventions.

Viz Media - Viz has a variety of openings including a marketing communications coordinator, web developer and legal secretary.

10/1/06

FUNimation - FUNimation is currently looking for an Events Manager to oversee and manage convention participation as well as a Sales Operations Manager and Graphic Designer/Artist.

Digital Manga- Digital Manga is looking for a bilingual (Japanese-English) Accounts Payable assistant.

TOKYOPOP - TOKYOPOP needs a graphic designer, publishing layout artist and interns.

Viz Media - Viz needs a human resources coordinator, web developer and web production associate.

8/26/06

Geneon - Geneon Entertainment needs a bilingual (Japanese/English) production assistant.

TOKYOPOP - TOKYOPOP has several positions to fill including an Internet Project Manager, webmaster, Junior Manga Editor and accounting clerks.

FUNimation - According to a post at ANN, FUNimation is hiring a graphic artist, web designer and brand manager.

Viz Media - Viz is looking for a database programmer, human resources associate, publishing approvals coordinator and an approvals director. They also have internships available for those who might be interested.

7/28/06

TOKYOPOP - TOKYOPOP is looking for a webmaster/developer as well as a Junior Editor for their manga division.

Geneon - Geneon Entertainment needs an anime product manager.

Mainframe - Mainframe Entertainment has open spots for a composting supervisor and a post-production/editorial manager.

Viz Media - Viz needs a database programmer, HR associate, publishing approvals coordinator and an approvals director.

6/4/06

Viz Media - Viz Media is looking for several talented people, including a managing editor for their Shojo Beat magazine, a manga editor and a human resources associate. They're also still look for summer interns for 2006.

Digital Manga - Digital Manga need a part-time assistant webmaster to update their sites with new content and assist in basic IT.

Electronic Arts - Electronic Arts needs a UI Designer for a new online game with an anime feel.

Wizard Entertainment - Wizard needs an executive assistant to the CEO and writers.

TOKYOPOP - TOKYOPOP is looking for a graphic designer and layout artist. They also still have internship openings.

5/1/06

Geneon Entertainment - Geneon needs a full-time and bilingual DVD assistant producer to help with product planning, production scheduling and marketing/sales support.

TOKYOPOP - TOKYOPOP is looking for an acquisition manager as well as a Junior Editor and Copy Editor.

Viz Media - Viz Media is hiring summer interns for 2006. Among their list are openings in acquisitions, magazines and the editorial department. They also need an animation production assistant and bilingual production associate.

Mainframe Entertainment - Mainframe needs a lighting supervisor, editorial manager and senior software developer.

Digital Manga - Digital Manga is seeking a bilingual e-associate for their retail division.

03/06/06

Digital Manga - Would you like to work on anime t-shirts, Japanese tours and other cool creative stuff? Maybe you can. Digital Manga is looking for a bilingual e-associate for their retail division, Akadot Retail.

Wizard Entertainment - Wizard needs an online intern, product manager and ToyFare Magazine intern as well as an experienced copy-editor.

Viz Media - Lots of cool jobs open at Viz. They need an approvals director, designer, animation production assistant and a network admin to name a few.

TOKYOPOP - TOKYOPOP is looking for a graphic designer, layout artist and a few good interns.

01/22/06

SPJA - The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation is currently looking for a CEO. Sound like the job for you?

Beckett Media - Beckett currently needs a sales account executive and freelance writers.

Digital Manga - Digital Manga needs a marketing and sales assistant for their Yaoi production as well as a copyeditor and freelance manga artist.

Wizard Entertainment - Wizard is looking for a few different experts, including a traffic coordinator for their marketing services department.

Mainframe Entertainment - Mainframe needs a junior web developer and an information technology manager.

Viz Media - Viz needs an assistant magazine editor (Shonen Jump), a production associate and a merchandise approvals coordinator.

12/18/05

TOKYOPOP - TOKYOPOP has several new postings, including a sales manager, graphic designer and publishing layout artist.

Wizard Entertainment - Great opportunities at Wizard, including an associate editorial spot for the Wizard Comics magazine and an editor position for Inquest Gamer.

Digital Manga - Besides the full-time production director and several internships, Digital Manga also has a number of freelance positions in the editorial, designer and layout areas.

Viz Media - Want to work at Viz Media? Currently, they're hiring for a lead designer, web programmer, marketing manager and an assistant editor for their Shonen Jump magazine.

FUNimation - FUNimation is looking for a Motion Graphics and Video Editor to develop and create video pieces for promotional trailers, commercials and other creative media.

07/25/05

Assistant Producer - Womax Media, LLC is hiring an Assistant Producer for their Costa Mesa, CA office. Responsibilities include assisting with new anime series productions, creating sales packages, marketing strategies and trade shows.

Production Director - Digital Manga has an opening for a Production Director. Position requires editing and writing skills along with computer abilities.

TOKYOPOP - TOKYOPOP has several openings, including a marketing coordinator, financial analyst and graphic designer.

Broccoli International - Broccoli is looking for several people, including an administrative assistant, shipping clerk and graphic artist.

05/21/05

Digital Manga, Inc. - DM has several positions posted on their website, including a freelance comic artist. They're also looking for a copywriter and accounting associate.

Wizard Entertainment - Wizard has a few positions open including a call for writers and copyeditors for their magazines, Wizard Entertainment and InQuest Gamer.

VIZ Media - VIZ has several new positions posted including administration, marketing and sales positions as well as an Assistant Managing Editor spot.

Robert's Anime Corner Store - Live in the West Virginia area? Robert's is currently looking for someone to handle shipping, receiving and inventory.

04/17/05

Artist - Hollywood Writer/Producer seeks to hire professional or talented amateur manga/anime artist for developing romantic comedy anime project for U.S. television. Please send c.v./portfolio/cover letter to "ericlinuskaplan2@yahoo.com".

Anime Character Artist - The Animation Collective in New York is seeking an experienced 2-D anime character artist for full-time work on a 22-minute animated comedy for Nickelodeon, set to premiere worldwide in January. Artist will design all new anime characters for the show. Must be well-versed in anime/manga and have a firm grasp on the genre's style. All applicants should have strong traditional drawing skills, plus comfort and ease working on a computer. Minimum of 2 years working on a Wacom tablet or Cintiq. Comfort working in Flash, Harmony or an equivalent program a huge plus. Interested applicants should e-mail a resume and link for an online portfolio to jobs@animationcollective.com as soon as possible. Please include a text version of the resume in the body of the e-mail. Put "KM Anime Character Artist" as the subject line. We will notify you by e-mail when we receive your application. Please do not call. Start date: Immediately

03/21/05

Digital Manga, Inc. - DM is looking for a sales administrator for its Japanese Relations division.

Bang Zoom! Entertainment - Bang Zoom is looking for an exec assistant with both English and Japanese fluency.

TOKYOPOP - TOKYOPOP has some great openings posted: assistant editors for the Cine-Manga and Novels divisions as well as a Brand Manager, Director of Internet Marketing, events coordinator, graphic designer and accountant.

Wizard Entertainment - Wizard is looking for an editor for their Anime Insider publication as well as writers and editors for Wizard Entertainment and InQuest Gamer.

Geneon - Geneon is looking to fill several accounting positions as well as a management slot in their marketing department.

Mainframe Entertainment - Mainframe has several art and animation positions open as well as a need for a systems admin.