New Anime Jobs - 9/30/06

Okay my anime enthusiasts... its time to brush off your resumes. I just got an email from a guy looking to fill two spots in a new anime/manga publishing company in Dallas. No, its not FUNimation and sorry... but I don't have a ton of details on the company. The spokesperson stated that they aren't quite ready to announce the company launch just yet so all I can give you is what was passed on to me.

Both are full-time positions located in Dallas, TX. Benefits include 401(k), health and dental. The company is a publisher and distributor of home entertainment software, video games, DVD video and music through majority-owned subsidies. Here's the openings:

News Editor
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Our new online publishing company is seeking an experienced editor/writer with a simultaneous passion for the internet and Japanese animation to join a new online initiative in the anime industry as News Editor. The News Editor will be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining a database of important news sources and industry contacts
• Writing daily online content, such as news, previews, features, interviews and more
• Generating news leads and feature ideas
• Content editing and copyediting content from other staff writers and freelance writers
• Regularly monitoring and proofreading the site
• Interacting with readers through articles, comments, forums and personal blogs
• Traveling and reporting on industry events
• Working with the editorial team and industry contacts to develop exclusive content

Candidates must have at least two years writing and editing experience in either consumer print or online publishing, strong knowledge of and enormous passion for Japanese animation and the anime industry, and be prepared to write extensively and be online constantly. Non-otaku (and people who don’t know what that means) need not apply. Applicants must also be willing to travel and potentially relocate. Blogging experience, basic HTML knowledge and/or Japanese language skills are a plus.

Research Assistant
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Our new online publishing company is seeking a recent college graduate with a simultaneous passion for the internet and Japanese animation to join a new online initiative in the anime industry as Research Assistant. This entry-level position will help develop, maintain and regulate an editorial database of anime series information. The Research Assistant will be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining a database of important news sources and industry contacts
• Writing daily database content concerning anime and manga series
• Content editing and copyediting database content from a variety of writers
• Regularly monitoring and proofreading the site
• Interacting with readers through comments, forums and personal blogs

Candidates must have a college degree in an applicable field, strong knowledge of Japanese animation and the anime industry, and have some research experience. Blogging experience, basic HTML knowledge or Japanese language skills are a plus.

To apply, send your resumes and inquiries to Mr. EiC at animeeditor@hotmail.com. If you need a little help getting prepared, sign up for this free e-course, How to Find a Job in Anime.

Good Luck!