Difference Engine – Editorial Intern

Main Duties:

• Assisting the editorial team to edit or proofread comic manuscripts and artwork for publication; making style, structural, and grammar corrections, as well as other necessary art direction as required.
• Providing general administrative support for the editorial team including but not limited to processing submissions, consolidating feedback, arranging meetings, etc.
• Assisting the editorial team researching and identifying potential comic book creators and projects relevant to the company's vision.
• Assisting with any marketing copy needed as tasked by the editors. 
• Will also be required to staff book events and workshops when needed. 

Essential Skills:

• A good command of the English language and impeccable grammar.
• A strong interest and understanding of the comics and graphic novel medium; both superhero and independent properties, print and digital (including webcomics and webtoons). 
• Diplomatic and tactful in dealing with creators, partners, and internal team members. Able to handle sensitive conversations with multiple parties within a collaborative environment. Mindful of cultural differences that might exist regionally and internationally.
• Good problem-solving skills. Responsible and able to work independently (as the team is primarily working from home), take initiative, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Positive outlook, with the ability to adapt to dynamic, fast-paced environments and situations, both on and offline.
• Able to work outside of office hours and on weekends (with replacement time-off given).

Bonus Skills:

• Enjoys reading comics (print and digital), Sing Lit or Southeast Asian literature.
• Familiar with webcomics, video games or interactive content.
• Enthusiastic about digital project management tools.

Please include these items in your application:

• Your resume with contact details.
• A cover letter with background about yourself and why you would like to work with Difference Engine.
• Dates available for the internship
• A writing sample (500 words max) about your favourite comic book and/or comic book writer/illustrator. Points if you include a four-panel comic – we accept stick figures.