Assistant Editor Jobs

Description:

Dark Horse Comics, a publisher of comics, graphic novels, manga, and pop culture art books in Milwaukie, OR, is seeking to hire a full-time entry-level Assistant Editor to join our growing team!

As an Assistant Editor, you are a member of multiple editorial teams, each led by an Editor, providing administrative support on all of the titles that team is responsible for editing.

Candidates must demonstrate a meticulous attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality, and robust skills in organization and communication.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Compiling shipping addresses for the delivery of comp copies
• Applying to the Library of Congress for CIP data
• Communicating with creators, licensors, and other Dark Horse departments as directed by your supervising Editors
• Quality checking digital publishing files for Dark Horse Digital
• Filling out book maps accurately
• Writing compelling solicitation copy
• Saving and organizing editorial files
• Generating creator payment vouchers for the Accounting department and tracking the status of creator payments
• Writing thorough and actionable work orders for the Design and Digital Art departments
• Submitting creative materials to IP owners for their approval and routing their feedback
• Quality checking and proofreading proofs at multiple stages: prior to entering the Prepress department, prior to being sent to the printer, and prior to being printed
• Tracking schedules and deadlines
• Submitting contract requests to the Legal department

Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when under pressure
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Familiarity with comics, book publishing, and pop culture
• Ability to be proactive and work independently, as well as within a group
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Fluency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Zoom
• Highly organized
• Ability to prioritize in order to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

The work location for this position is hybrid.

Send us your resume and a cover letter letting us know why you'd be a great fit for this position and apply here! Please, NO PHONE CALLS.