Editorial Intern (P/T, Paid)

About Our Company

VIZ Media has been bringing the finest in manga, anime, and global entertainment to English-speaking fans across the world for nearly 40 years. From classic series like Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, and Naruto to current hits like My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, and Chainsaw Man, we continue to offer the best in action, romance, fantasy, and adventure stories for fans of all ages.

Our critically acclaimed manga, graphic novels, and books have won Eisner, YALSA, and Hugo awards and are available in both print and digital editions, and our premier catalog of anime titles can be seen on TV and via streaming and digital download, as well as in collectible Blu-ray and DVD sets at major retailers.

Learn more about VIZ Media, anime, and manga at www.viz.com.

• Strong command of English grammar and spelling (proofing/copy editing skills preferred)


• Experience/Interest in media publishing, comics industry, and writing


• General knowledge of manga/anime is preferred, but extensive knowledge is not needed


• Japanese reading/writing ability is preferred but not required


• Computer literacy (Mac systems preferred). Must have basic office computer skills, including using spreadsheets and databases, word processing, web browsing, etc.

All Interns Must:

• Be currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate school program, OR have graduated within one year of the start of the internship


• Be able to commute to our San Francisco office (94103)


• Be legally eligible to work in the United States


• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of the start of the internship

Work Environment and Schedule:

Location: The Editorial Intern must be local to the San Francisco Bay Area and able to commute to our San Francisco office (94103)

Schedule: The Fall internship will run for approximately 6 months, from July through December (with start/end dates flexible depending on the school schedule). The Editorial Intern must be available to work at least 3 days per week between the hours of 10:00am to 5:00pm on weekdays, to a max of 24 hours/week. 

Compensation: This position will be compensated at a rate of $19.61/hour

Benefits: VIZ Media interns are not eligible for standard VIZ Media benefits