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Updated 2024-05-02
Activated 2024-04-26

Editing and producing work at a local North American subsidiary/premise of overseas assignment
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  • Recruiter
  • Executive Level
  • Flextime System
  • Maternity Leave/Childcare Leave
  • More Than 120 Days off per Year
  • English Language Skills
  • International Transfer
  • Publicly Listed Company
  • Degree Not Required
  • No Specific Experience Required
This posting is managed by: Pasona Inc. Global department/株式会社パソナ グローバル事業本部
Company Name KADOKAWA CORPORATION
Job Type
Pasona Inc. Global department/株式会社パソナ グローバル事業本部
Creative (Media Related) - CG, Sound, Other
Planning/Marketing/PR - Planning/Marketing
Industry Publishing/Advertising/Printing/Broadcasting
Location Asia Japan Tokyo Chiyoda

Job Description [Recruiting department]
KADOKAWA Group North American local subsidiary "Yen Press" (local assignment)

[Recruitment details]
"Yen Press" is a North American local subsidiary of the KADOKAWA Group that develops 500 comics and light novels in the English-speaking world each year.

We are looking for someone to be assigned to the local office in New York, USA, and engage in editing work to develop original IP in the rapidly expanding English-speaking manga market. We are looking for someone who wants to utilize their editing knowledge in the global market! To become an editor who is active globally!

[Job details]
Editing work to create original IP and content in English-speaking countries

-Working with and cooperating with editors at the local subsidiary to develop original IP and content for the English-speaking world
-Supporting and training editors at the local subsidiary (developing original IP and transferring editing know-how)
-Coordinating between the North American local subsidiary and related departments at the head office regarding editing-related work

Desired talent
-People who have experience in publishing content development such as comic and light novel editing, and want to try a new field.
-People who can proactively communicate and think and act independently.
・Someone who is attracted to the challenge of creating a new market.
・Someone with English conversational ability or above.
・Someone who respects different cultures and has an international sensibility that allows them to grasp the characteristics of the host market.
・Someone who has the initiative to communicate proactively with people of foreign nationality, the flexibility to move things forward flexibly, and a sense of responsibility to bring their work to fruition.
Company Info We are a comprehensive media company that develops businesses such as publishing and video. We are looking for someone who can work on editing to develop original IP in the overseas manga market. We are looking for someone who wants to utilize their editing knowledge in the global market and wants to become an editor who is active globally.
Passive smoking measures: No smoking indoors
Working Hours 10:00 - 18:00
Job
Requirements
[Required qualifications]
- 2+ years of comic editing experience (or similar content production experience)
- Original IP development and production experience
- English conversation skills at a level above everyday conversation

[Preferred qualifications]
- Work experience in an English-speaking country
- Team management skills, experience producing content projects, etc.
English Level Business Conversation Level (TOEIC 735-860)
Japanese Level Native Level
Salary JPY - Japanese Yen JPY 8000K - JPY 12000K   
Other Salary
Description
Bonuses: 2 times, Salary increase: Yes
Salary revisions are generally once a year (June)
Bonuses twice a year (June, December)
Annual income: 8 million to 12 million yen
*However, the overseas basic salary when assigned to the local area will be calculated separately based on the overseas assignment regulations
*The above is just an example. Determined based on experience, ability, current annual income, etc.
Social insurance provided
Comprehensive welfare group term insurance
Retirement benefits system
[Welfare] Retirement benefits available, corporate defined contribution pension, lump-sum payment system for the three major illnesses (paid according to our company regulations), employee stock ownership plan, N preparatory school free attendance ID issuance service
Support for obtaining qualifications Lump-sum payment for qualifications and examination fee subsidy system (paid according to our company regulations), subscription allowance (paid according to our company regulations), telecommuting allowance (paid according to our company regulations), childcare allowance (paid according to our company regulations), childcare leave system, nursing care leave system, congratulatory and condolence money, etc.
Holidays [Number of holidays per year] 120 [Holidays] Two days off per week (Saturday and Sunday), national holidays, New Year's holiday (December 29th to January 4th), annual paid leave (up to 12 days granted from the date of joining), summer vacation (5 days from July to September), special leave, maternity leave, etc.
Summer vacation
Winter vacation
Paid vacation
Special leave
Childcare leave
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Period
Full-time employment, trial period: 3 months
Nearest Station Iidabashi Station (Soubu Line/Tozai Line/Yurakucho Line/Namboku Line/Oedo Line) 4 minute walk
Kudanshita Station (Tozai Line/Hanzomon Line/Shinjuku Line) 7 minute walk
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