Assistant Editor (Writing)
Marvel Entertainment
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 9/21/2017 9:49:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Support FunctionSupport Supervising Editor on their respective projects. These responsibilities include:
• Report to Senior/Executive Editor on all aspects of book production
• Track/organize/schedule/traffic titles.
• Coordinate with senior editorial staff to ensure that character and content developments are planned and shared with the entire staff
• Assist Supervising Editor to develop new series ideas and initiate projects, which includes the creation of stories or event-driven concepts to increase sales of the titles
• Convention attendance as required by Publisher or Editor-In-Chief
• Proofread manuscripts
• Various writing responsibilities
• Gather reference materials for freelancers
• Maintain editorial policy and style
Title ManagementDirect Management of at least 2 to 3 titles a month. These responsibilities include:
• Edit products from start to finish; art edit, color edit, story edit
• Maintain communication with freelance artists and writers and provide feedback on story and art
• Ensure content falls within allowable limits of the associated titles and/or imprint
• Provide final sign-off and approval on all vouchers and payments for work for respective titles
Basic Qualifications
• Knowledge of comic book industry and trends
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Practiced documentation skills
• Experience managing style and method of standards for creative products
• Basic computer skills
• BA in Journalism, English, Writing or related field