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Vault Comics · 22 hours ago

Managing Editor

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Vault Comics is a Missoula, Montana based entertainment company and publisher curating bold new science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories. The Managing Editor will oversee project management and communication to ensure publishing projects are completed on time while coordinating with various departments to support the editorial process.

Audio Recording and ProductionComicsDigital MediaMedia and Entertainment

Hiring Manager

Damian Wassel

Responsibilities

Project management, schedule management, and organization for all upcoming publications (40%)

Editorial communication for all upcoming publications (25%)

Assisting with metadata creation, data entry, and data maintenance (15%)

Coordination with Design & Production Department (10%)

Coordination with Sales & Marketing Department (5%)

Other sales & marketing duties as may be determined from time to time by the Editor-in-Chief or CEO (5%)

Qualification

Microsoft OfficeGoogle SuiteProject managementAdobe AcrobatSpreadsheetsAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignComic book editingComic book writingComic book letteringComic book artComic book coloringEnthusiasm for pop cultureOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher

At least three (3) years of prior professional experience managing and organizing creative projects

High level of proficiency with both Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications

High level of proficiency at project management and project management communication

Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat

Proficiency with spreadsheets and simple relational database systems

Familiarity with at least one of: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, or Adobe InDesign

Familiarity with formal aspects of and jargon related to comics and graphic novels

General understanding of printing and print preparation processes

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills, especially written communication

Enthusiasm for and knowledge of pop culture, including comics, graphic novels, movies, video games, and popular fiction

Preferred

Preference may be given to candidates with prior success managing or coordinating comic books, graphic novels, books, and/or crowdfunding projects

Preference may be given to candidates with the following skills: Print production / print file preparation, Comic book editing, Comic book writing, Comic book lettering, Comic book art or coloring