Difference Engine Pte. Ltd. – Editorial Intern

As part of the editorial team, you will have an opportunity to learn more about the vibrant and diverse Southeast Asian independent comics publishing scene. 

You will support our editorial team on content creation, production, and creator management. 

The successful candidate will gain valuable hands-on experience in the editorial process while contributing to the development and promotion of exciting comic projects. 

You will be part of a small but dynamic team, and will be an integral part of our work process. 

We believe in helping each other out, being inclusive, having work-life balance, and we value creativity and a willingness to learn.

Working arrangement:

• WFH primarily with some in-office days on an ad-hoc basis
• Part time or Full Time arrangement is available
• Able to commit between March to May 2024 OR
• Able to commit between July to December 2024

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