Company Publisher Services is seeking two part-time paid interns for summer 2017 to work as part of our Kodansha Comics team. The interns will perform diverse tasks spanning editorial, production, and marketing, giving them a chance to become familiar with every aspect of how an American manga publisher operates. As one of their primary roles will involve proofreading, the interns will need to be extremely detail-oriented, and prior experience with writing, editing, proofreading, or translation is preferred. Responsibilities and duties   • Proofreading manga, ads, and other materials prior to publication   • Assisting the production manager or director of publishing with data entry and checking related to production and sales   • Participating in meetings with Kodansha representative and tracking the status of new manga series   • Other tasks depending on individual strengths and skills Requirements   • Familiarity with manga or comics   • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office   • Candidates will be required to pass a brief proofreading test.   • Prior experience as a writer, proofreader, copy editor, or fact checker strongly preferred.   • Knowledge of or interest in the Japanese language is an advantage, but not required.   • Experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and/or Illustrator is an advantage, but not required. Company is the leading adult and children’s publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 250 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Company Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children’s Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at Company website/. Company values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.