Potential Interns?

[Rem Akimichi]

Hm, this might seem silly, but I'll ask anyway. I've been considering applying for an internship with TP, but I'd rather avoid wasting anyone's time if there’s absolutely no chance I'd be able to.

I know that, as a college freshman who spent most her high school years catching up after missing most her sophomore year, I really have no skills/experience that would recommend me to an internship. Well, none that are "official", i.e. where I worked under someone who can attest to what I know. I do have some skills, mind you, but their all gathered from my own projects, and wouldn't really look great on a resume (I mean, editing fanfics and doing graphic design work for peoples journals and sites doesn't really count, even if I've been doing it for eight years ^_^) .

Anyway, of all the advice I've gotten when I ask how I can get a job at TP, getting an internship is almost always the number one answer. But how likely is that for someone whose just starting? Should I apply anyway, and see how it goes, or should I wait and do some local jobs to get experience? What is it you’re looking for most: experience or willingness to learn (hopefully quickly)? I know I, as well as maybe some others who have been wondering about this, would fully appreciate any advice on the subject.

Thanks! ^__^

[JimDeVico]

Feel free to submit yourself for an internship. And speaking as the head of HR, I can tell you that we are always looking for interns.

We do have a few guidelines:


You must be attending a college or university
This is an unpaid internship so you must be able to receive college/university credit for the internship.
You must be dependable
You don't need a particular skill. While there are some areas that require it, others do not.
Send your resume to internships@tokyopop.com. If you would like to intern in particular area, just say so, otherwise we'll try to find the best fit for you.


Here are the areas where you may apply to intern:

Marketing - here you get to work our booth at conventions such as Anime Expo and San Diego Comic Con during the "con" season. Otherwise you get to help the marketing staff come up with terrific ideas, answer fan mail, prepare presentations and write synopsis of books and much more.
Sales - here you can work with our customers and prepare materials needed for sales calls and sales conferences.
Public Relations - In PR you will learn how to work with the press in order to get them talking about our great books.
Finance/Accounting - Put your accounting skills to work by learning the difference between AP, AR and GL entries. If you think you're good with spreadsheets - think again. These guys push excel to its limits.
Film & TV - If you want to get into "the biz", then this is the place to start. Here we work with movie and TV studios in developing our properties for these various mediums.
Editorial - You're a fan of our books. Well have you ever wondered how they are created? This is the place.
Layout - Are you artistically inclined? Learn how to place word balloons in the right place and letter the books so that others can understand the story.
Design - Ever wonder where those terrific advertisements and book covers come from? Or wonder why this very forum has the color red that it does? It all starts here!
Production - This is where the rubber meets the road. Design, layout and editorial's work all come together and it's production's job to get the books to our printers on time and make sure they look good.
Operations - Have you ever called our offices? If you have then you've had a direct connection to our operations department. Operations makes it possible for everyone at TOKYOPOP to get their work done. Like being involved in everything? Then you should become an operations intern.
IT - If you like computers, networks, technology or software development, IT is where you will be exposed to it all.
HR - Help us get new employees and interns. What better way than to get to know the folks behind the books than to help hire them.
Legal/Business Affairs - Lawyers. 'nuff said. ;)

If you're not sure were you'd like to be, we can always figure that out together.

I look for the following in an intern:

Interest - Some areas of the business require that an intern have an interest in what we're doing. Other areas don't depend on this although it always helps.
Passion - Passion for what we do and what you like are important.
Reliability - I can't stress this enough. I have actually "fired" interns that we could not rely on. This is a business after all. With that said, understand that we are flexible with your schedule but when you're calling for the fifth time in a month to say that you can't make it in for your agreed upon time, then I think it's time to part ways.
Intelligence - I look for this in everyone I interview - interns and staff. If the "lights" aren't on - I'm not interested. Intelligence can make up for a lot of shortcomings in one's skill level.
Commitment - We usually like to have interns that can commit to at least 4 hours 3 times per week for no less than 3 months. However, we do prefer interns that can be here every day.

If all of this sounds good to you, feel free to submit your resume to internships@tokyopop.com. This is a fun place to be - at all levels.

[Elae]

I'm interested in applying for an internship next summer (hi AK)... I'm currently in college (Cleveland Institute of Art) and would love a chance to try out the TokyoPop life. I've done a bit of freelance lettering, but it'd be great to be a real part of the whole process.

A few questions, though (if you don't mind)...
Could you possibly give brief descriptions of what each area entails? Some are pretty clear (Legal, IT, Financing... you can skip those!), but others I'm not as certain about (where Layout ends and Design begins, all of what Editorial is, etc... I know somewhat, but it'd be great if you could reiterate it for me).
Also, TokyoPop's headquarters are in California, right? I'm assuming we'd have to manage our own lodging/commute, I just wanted to double-check on the location/etc. When do you think we should apply if we're interested in a certain time?

Anyways, thanks! I'm definitely looking forward to applying, and am more than willing to commit~

[Rem Akimichi]

Thank you so much for the post, Jim! Thats actually the best advice I've gotten so far ^_^ I didn't know that you guys would work out where you'd like us to work if we got an internship, so thank you!


Also, TokyoPop's headquarters are in California, right? I'm assuming we'd have to manage our own lodging/commute, I just wanted to double-check on the location/etc. When do you think we should apply if we're interested in a certain time?

I was wondering this too. I live in one of the smaller towns in the Riverside area (just outside of LA). Commuting to and from LA would be impossible for me (no working car in the family), but I'm not quite sure how lodgings work. Do you have any deals you can make for Interns from out of the area, or is it solely our resposibility to find housing?

[JimDeVico]

I'm sorry but we do not supply housing so you would have to find your own accomodations.

However, I know a good message board where you may be able to arrange such things. ;)

[PeterAhlstrom]

Elae just wants to make sure where the office is so she doesn't arrange housing somewhere really far away.

Our address is 5900 Wilshire Blvd, LA, 90036; should be easy to find on Google maps.

Some people have ridden the train in from Riverside, but you have to switch to the subway and then a bus to get all the way here...takes two hours or so... Not necessarily recommended.

Editorial interns in the past have done copy editing (marking mistakes with your red pen) and some work on Rising Stars. We've got an intern right now doing research on Japanese novels, but he speaks Japanese and is thus able to do that job...

Layout is working with Photoshop and InDesign on the pages inside the manga. Design is (I believe) generally working in Photoshop and Illustrator on stuff outside the manga--the covers, the advertisements, Manga magazine, etc.

[JimDeVico]

A few questions, though (if you don't mind)...
Could you possibly give brief descriptions of what each area entails?

I just updated my original post. I hope you find this helpful. Let me know if you need any more elaboration.

[Rem Akimichi]

Some people have ridden the train in from Riverside, but you have to switch to the subway and then a bus to get all the way here...takes two hours or so... Not necessarily recommended.


Hah, certainly not. It takes me two hours just to get to Riverside proper as it is ^_^; So it would be more like four each way @_@ I really hate the bus system in California; no offence anyone, but when you're used to the bus and trolly system in Portland, it seems almost primitive down here. I take it to school everyday and...ugg.

Hm. Well, I'm sure if I got an internship I could figure something out. Any editors want to take home a stray intern? *puppy eyes* Heh, I kid, I kid! XD

[PeterAhlstrom]

I drive 70 to 100 minutes each way as it is, and my apartment is too small...sorry! :D

[Elae]

Yeah, I didn't expect any sort of "intern dorm" set-up- I'll have to figure out all that around the time I apply (which won't be until next year), but I wanted to ask now since the opportunity was here. Though if you wanna link me to that message board you mentioned, I definitely wouldn't refuse it! This forum is really great for this- I never expected to be able to ask questions like these before-hand. The process will be much less intimidating to me now. Who knows, maybe the forum'll give me the chance to hook up and figure out a place to stay with other interns. I know one of your guys, I just dunno if his offer still stands. ;3

And yes, thanks so much for those descriptions! Definitely helpful. I'll probably be looking into Editorial or Layout internships, then. I'm actually surprised interns are only asked to be there 3 times a week (though I get the idea that more is ideal?), I don't know what I'd do with myself the rest of the time, heh.
Who deals with the portfolio reviews(/submissions), out of curiousity? I'd love to get my work looked over while (er, if) I'm there.

Thank you again!

[JimDeVico]

Though if you wanna link me to that message board you mentioned, I definitely wouldn't refuse it!

Umm, I actually meant this is the message board. That's why I winked.

This forum is really great for this- I never expected to be able to ask questions like these before-hand. The process will be much less intimidating to me now. Who knows, maybe the forum'll give me the chance to hook up and figure out a place to stay with other interns. I know one of your guys, I just dunno if his offer still stands. ;3

And yes, thanks so much for those descriptions! Definitely helpful. I'll probably be looking into Editorial or Layout internships, then. I'm actually surprised interns are only asked to be there 3 times a week (though I get the idea that more is ideal?), I don't know what I'd do with myself the rest of the time, heh.

I updated my post. We prefer interns here as much as possible. It's better for us and better for them.


Who deals with the portfolio reviews(/submissions), out of curiousity? I'd love to get my work looked over while (er, if) I'm there.

Thank you again!

There have been posts about this. Rivkah has a great thread running on one of the boards about this. You can also check out this (http://www.tokyopop.com/aboutus/submissions.php) link.

[thePatches]

Now, Do you only hire designers and such out of your intern program? Because I'm going to be graduating from college in a little under a year and cannot afford to move that far just for an internship (I just think it'd be kinda dumb lol) and since I get very good grades, I would ate to leave my school. So yeah, after graduating, 'd be interested in your design department or layout or whatever. So do you only hire out of your intern program or will you consider qualified candidates outside of the program?

^_^

[JimDeVico]

We hire designers and layout personnel from different sources. We have made job offers to some interns and we place ads on Monster.com and other websites for these positions. It's just a matter of what we need and when we need it.

[Rem Akimichi]

Well, all this had made me sure that I want to apply! I'll probably do so within the next two months. Though I do have a question: What's the likelyhood of getting a summer internship? I mean, assuming I get one at all. I'm looking into financial aid options for summer school right now, and my college counselor just told me that if I had an internship AND some online courses, that I could probably recieve full aid (which would help in housing, yeah? XD Though I'd still need a roomie or something). But I'd only be able to do it if it was during the summer, since the workload for full-time is reduced then, and I wouldn't fall behind like I would during the fall semester.

Also, if someone got the internship, but housing or transportation didn't work out and we had to cancel, would that put them in bad stead with you guys? Because it would be a shame if that happened, but had another oppurtunity with better transportation later, but my track record kept me from getting it. O.o That would be sad.

[Elae]

Umm, I actually meant this is the message board. That's why I winked.

...of course. Sorry, I guess I read it a bit too quickly (and I think I have emoticons turned off... that may have been why).

There have been posts about this. Rivkah has a great thread running on one of the boards about this. You can also check out this (http://www.tokyopop.com/aboutus/submissions.php) link.
Yeah, I've reviewed the pages you have, and will probably send something in sometime, if not for the next RSOM. I was just wondering which of the areas you'd listed for internships was the one that handled the portfolio reviews out of random curiousity, not out of an immediate desire to submit anything... ^^; I'm guessing editorial, but I wasn't sure.

[PeterAhlstrom]

I know one of your guys
You know two of us...unless you forgot me?

[Elae]

Haha, wasn't sure if that was you or not. It's been a while! I think I still have a drawing you sent me all those years ago~.
Man, I definitely have to apply now. TW-reunion party...

[Alexis]

Just don't bring your hammer of doom...

[cameltoe]

Just don't bring your hammer of doom...

okay.... now I kind of feel sorry i delved into this thread... o_O

[crispy]

Haha, wasn't sure if that was you or not. It's been a while! I think I still have a drawing you sent me all those years ago~.
Man, I definitely have to apply now. TW-reunion party...

You were a TW staffie too!?

[Elae]

You were a TW staffie too!?

I mostly worked on HxH, the 100-or-so chapters we did... And +Anima (I heard that was licensed... not something I expected), and some misc. other chapters. It's been a while, but yeah. Don't think i remember seeing you around, though?

I promise, no hammer. I'm a good girl now. Really.

[PeterAhlstrom]

I still have a drawing you sent me all those years ago~.
What drawing would that be? :confused: I'm not known for any artistic bent... >_>

It doesn't surprise me if crispy and Elae never crossed paths.

[Elae]

What drawing would that be? :confused: I'm not known for any artistic bent... >_>

Uuh, some... colored drawing of a... blonde guy? I think? It's a few states away from me at the moment, so I can't really say much more than that off the top of my head. I'm pretty sure it was you who sent it... oh well. ^^; I know I definitely still have the manga AK sent me at one point, at least.

[crispy]

I mostly worked on HxH, the 100-or-so chapters we did... And +Anima (I heard that was licensed... not something I expected), and some misc. other chapters. It's been a while, but yeah. Don't think i remember seeing you around, though?

I promise, no hammer. I'm a good girl now. Really.

Yeah, we never worked together. I worked on whatever was thrown at me -- Hikago, Full Moon wo Sagashite, Zombie Powder, Bleach... whatev.

[huntress]

I was wondering about the timing of the internships: I'm going to be graduating next spring, but wont have time for an internship before then. Would it be possible to do one the summer after graduating?

[JimDeVico]

As long as you will receive credit for the internship, that's fine Huntress. We have many summer interns. It's the most popular season.

[Daver]

I want to do an internship but I don't live in the US, do you do internships in the UK?

Thanks

[dudie]

If i was living in the US i would sign up right away. This is a way good chance! I think i can learn lots from it :) And i want to know how it al works in such a big company etc.

[huntress]

I'd like to apply for the editorial internship next summer. When is a good time to do so?

[JimDeVico]

A good time to start applying for summer internships is in March of that year.

[huntress]

really? I would think that would be starting to get kind of late...
when is the earliest you can apply?

[JimDeVico]

You can apply as early as you'd like but you'll achieve the greatest success by applying in March or April.

[huntress]

ok. thank you!

[eca28]

Hi,

I didn't know where to post this, so I hope here is ok!

I wanted to know about whether or not it was possible to do an internship with Tokyopop's offices in Japan. I am about to start my second year studying Japanese at university in the UK, and for my third year I have to go out to live in Japan for a year. Ideally I would love to spend my year doing an internship in a manga company, as it is an industry I am very interested in working for after I graduate. I thought interning at Tokyopop might be better than in an entirely Japanese company, as the level of my Japanese might disadvantage me there, and from what I have been told Japanese companies can be very reluctant to take on foreign workers.

So really I just wanted to know if such an internship might be possible, and if so, who I should apply to? I would be really grateful for any help I could get on this. To do such an internship would be a dream come true for me, and really invaluable experience for later on in my life.

Thank you in advance! :)

[JimDeVico]

Eca,

We do accept interns in Japan as well. Feel free to send your resume to internships@tokyopop.com and identify yourself in your cover letter.

Jim

[eca28]

Excellent I'll do that. Thank you very much!

[rokuflame]

I would love to do an intership myself to expand my art works. But I can't travel anywhere, or live near any citys or have an art dagree is it even possible for me to get one?

I do draw alot! and have some knowlage of Photoshop.

[MellowStrawberry]

this sounds like a great opportunity. I'm a digital arts major so photoshop is my life. Not to mention that I have family that lives about 30 minutes from your office. Now to look into my university to see if it counts for credit. Wish me luck. ;)


edit: Question: You mentioned that internships last 3 months, when exactly does the summer internship start? Becuase if I want to get in 3 months I would have to start in the middle of may in order to make it back to school in time. thanks.

[anandajc]

I am attending a college in the LA area and am interested in applying for an internship position for the spring semester. When is a good time to apply? ASAP? Also, what are your office hours? Since I'm still attending college and will (hopefully) be taking 18 units, I need to know how to plan my schedule so I can keep up with my courses, have a paying job, and intern. Thanks so much.

[Lashana]

Do you mean we have to recieve college credits to be able to intern? *is interested*

[JimDeVico]

Do you mean we have to recieve college credits to be able to intern? *is interested*

Yes. That is what we mean.

[midorihebi]

I am attending a college in the LA area and am interested in applying for an internship position for the spring semester. When is a good time to apply? ASAP? Also, what are your office hours? Since I'm still attending college and will (hopefully) be taking 18 units, I need to know how to plan my schedule so I can keep up with my courses, have a paying job, and intern. Thanks so much.

I had an internship with Tokyopop this past spring semester, and I applied for it at the end of November (then began in January).
The office is technically open 8am to 6pm, but most people work from 9am to 6pm, Monday through Friday. The hours an intern works are a bit more flexible, though. As an intern I was in the office two days a week from 10am to 6pm, and one day a week from 10am to 3pm. That was just what worked with my schedule, though. It really varies from intern to intern.

Just a warning for planning your schedule, though... I tried to hold down a paying job, 18 units of classes, and the internship (which was my 19th unit), and I was worn out from it all in less than a month.

[frecklegirl]

I wanted to know about whether or not it was possible to do an internship with Tokyopop's offices in Japan. I am about to start my second year studying Japanese at university in the UK, and for my third year I have to go out to live in Japan for a year. Ideally I would love to spend my year doing an internship in a manga company, as it is an industry I am very interested in working for after I graduate. I thought interning at Tokyopop might be better than in an entirely Japanese company, as the level of my Japanese might disadvantage me there, and from what I have been told Japanese companies can be very reluctant to take on foreign workers.

I'm an intern in the Japan office at the moment so I can tell you firsthand what it's like. First of all, what were you thinking you would do here? The thing is, at the Tokyo office there is very little manga creation (slowly but surely working on it, but at the moment, still very little). I'm not quite sure what you want to do in the 'manga industry' but I know you will get a much better idea of it at the LA office than at the Tokyo one (which is rather small, only 8-10 employees here). For example, what I have done here is mostly a lot of Japanese to English translation of bits of upcoming projects, and some correction of English for our teaching-English cellphone manga. Among other odd jobs here and there.

Also, the Japanese factor. I have received a lot of instructions in only Japanese, and you mentioned concerns about the level of your Japanese, though I am also in my third year, same as you will be, so I think you'll be fine there.

I don't want to discourage you but I just want you to have the right idea of what you'd be getting into. If you're even accepted, because so far as I can tell the main reason they let me come do this is because I had already worked for the LA office (they don't have time to be showing someone the ropes of the company). ^^

If you have any more questions for me, you can feel free to ask. ^^

[shak]

:confused: is it possible for a 17 year old to get an internship in your uk headquarters:confused: although in the uk i think it would be called something else like "work experience" something that every school-attending person must do in the uk.
so can a 17 year old get a work experience in your uk headquaters :confused:

[JimDeVico]

:confused: is it possible for a 17 year old to get an internship in your uk headquarters:confused: although in the uk i think it would be called something else like "work experience" something that every school-attending person must do in the uk.
so can a 17 year old get a work experience in your uk headquaters :confused:

I don't know. I'll have to run it by our staff there. PM me your email address please?

[HitomiShinigami]

Hey...
Im actually looking for an internship and this definitly sounds like one Im interested in.
Im currently a student at Virginia Tech, second year actually.
So, would you know if you had any internship openings on the east coast?
:confused:

[JimDeVico]

No. Nothing on the east coast, sorry.

[HitomiShinigami]

No. Nothing on the east coast, sorry.
*sniffle*
o. darn. thanks anyways.

[midorihebi]

*sniffle*
o. darn. thanks anyways.

We have had interns that went to school/lived out of California, though, and stayed with family or rented a place for a few months over the summer. You could always try that.

[Elae]

Commitment - We usually like to have interns that can commit to at least 4 hours 3 times per week for no less than 3 months. However, we do prefer interns that can be here every day.

You mention the minimum internship time as being 3 months, but is that "3 months if you do 12 hours a week", or "3 months no matter how many hours a week"?
I'm very interested in interning, and if accepted I would be planning on coming in daily for the full work hours. Would this shorten the number of weeks considerably? I most likely won't be able to apply if not, so I'm crossing my fingers!

[JimDeVico]

Elae,

We have a 13 week intern program regardless of the number of hours worked.

Jim

[Elae]

I see... ah well. Thank you anyways!

[BarraArisa]

I know some one already asked this but I just want to be clear.
We arn't eligible to intern if our school's can't offer credit for it?

[PeterAhlstrom]

That's right. But most schools can tailor some kind of internship credit. Talk to people in your college office.

[BarraArisa]

That's right. But most schools can tailor some kind of internship credit. Talk to people in your college office.

I'll look into that, thank you.

[eternalswan]

That's right. But most schools can tailor some kind of internship credit. Talk to people in your college office.


Hmmmmm, well, after reading this whole thread,I have to say I'm more than a little bit intimidated for asking this question..........
But I'll ask anyway.

I'm only 14 , but my family is in the process of selling our house, while I'm in the process of begging my parents to move to LA(my prospects are looking good).However, by the time anything actually sells, I'll probably be 16.I really want to intern, though, like sooner than later).
So, what I'm asking is: Do you HAVE to be in college????! My high school offers credit!:eek:

AAAAAhhh, isn't anyone at TP looking for person who can do the lame dirty work, or like search for who drank your apple juice???! I'm serious! pleez help me! OOOOOOOOOOrrr, should I just sit in the dank-ark corners of my dark room, just waiting for college and being able to become part of the TP scene?:(
http://dl4.glitter-graphics.net/pub/130/130554cime98ltnl.gif

[PeterAhlstrom]

Yeah. Your enthusiasm is appreciated, but we expect a certain amount of training as is gained in college.

[eternalswan]

Yeah. Your enthusiasm is appreciated, but we expect a certain amount of training as is gained in college.

Mwa ha ha! Yeah............ I understand! I'll wait till college hee hee!:p

http://dl9.glitter-graphics.net/pub/122/122029y4va7qzy55.gif

[alexiamorana]

Do you take interns for translation?? Perhaps that's later along the line after someone has worked in another position for awhile but I'm curious. I'm only a freshman in college right now and am planning on majoring in Japanese and Chinese. If I drop the Chinese I'll definitely take up Korean... So are there any starter translation jobs or training??
How many translators do you actually have working for you?
Thanks! ^^

[PeterAhlstrom]

We have had translation interns before, but they usually do other jobs as well, since translation is not something that's done in-house here. There is a large and ever-changing number of freelancers who do translations for us.

[alexiamorana]

We have had translation interns before, but they usually do other jobs as well, since translation is not something that's done in-house here. There is a large and ever-changing number of freelancers who do translations for us.

Ok, that's interesting. I'm just wondering how things work over there... So if I were to be a freelance translator then, I'd just apply for that? As for the internships, what would you suggest I take in college for preparation? I don't want to waste my time here taking classes that might not help me later on. Thanks.

[PeterAhlstrom]

Accounting interns should take accounting classes. Marketing interns should take marketing classes. Etc. It all depends on what you want to do.

If you want to apply to be a freelance translator, send your resume and samples to Managing Editor Vy Nguyen at the address listed in the front of every TOKYOPOP book.

[NekoMan]

Hi I'm a Graphic Design student interested for an internship but so far no response to any of my emails. So I figure that I might as well try the message board for an answer :cool:
Any way my question is,
"I am interested for applying for "Editorial and/or "Production."
Do you accept interns for the winter session?"

[HolyVampire32]

I don't mean to be resurrecting an old thread however I just wanted to inquire about something.

I've very interested in an internship under the Marketing or Public Relations position however I live in Boston,MA. By any chance does Tokyopop have any offices or location somewhere on the East Coast? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

[PeterAhlstrom]

No, we don't. Internships are in our Los Angeles location, though there have been at least one in Tokyo and there may be some opportunity in the UK. People who wish to intern for us must at least temporarily live near our office.

[HolyVampire32]

Great, thanks for the speedy response. Do you know where I can find more details on internships at Tokyo branch. I'm looking into details on a exchange program that would put me in Tokyo over the summer. Anything details you can provide would be appreciated.

[NekoMan]

When applying for an internship do you required a cover letter with the resume or just a resume?:Robo:

[PeterAhlstrom]

I understand that a cover letter is traditional.

[LAIN001]

Hi, I have been in college for two years now studying animation and media desgin and would very much like to intern here in the summer time. I have a lot of experiance with photoshop, editing software and know my fair share of web design.

I want to send in my resume, but I need to know by when you need it and if you require a portfolio.

Thank you. :)

[jngshin]

Hi, I was wondering if, when interns are notified for acceptance/rejection?

[MachiNeko]

How likely is it that an Illustration/Communication Design student going into her senior year in college could get an internship the summer after she graduates? I would definitely be excited to work at Tokyopop, as I want to break into the comics/manga industry and learning everything possible about one such company would be heavenly.

[midorihebi]

You need to be able to get college credit for your internship. If you can do that, even after you've graduated, it's possible.

[konekoburuuberii7]

I'd like to apply for an internship, but I don't attend college. I'm a High School Graduate, however....but I don't think you would accept that, would you?

[TenshiBu]

Hebi, Can I get credit in... wait, can you guys do AICA-LA?

Can I apply for an Internship too?

[midorihebi]

I'm not exactly sure what they will or will not accept, other than that you need to be able to get some form of school credit for doing it. I would e-mail someone in the HR department about it, since I can't really answer questions like that anymore.

[SlateAP]

I am interested in an editorial intern opportunity, but before sending in a resume had a few quick questions to ask.

I understand that I can apply for an internship position at any time, but will

achieve the greatest success by applying in March or April.

What I wasn't sure of was


when interns are notified for acceptance/rejection?

since I live and go to school on the East Coast and would need to make flight and housing arrangements well ahead of time.

Additionally, as has been stated numerous times, the intern is responsible for finding and paying for housing during the internship period, but are any expenses (most notably food and transportation) afforded to interns?

Thank you for the info,

-Adi

[nikitia]

Additionally, as has been stated numerous times, the intern is responsible for finding and paying for housing during the internship period, but are any expenses (most notably food and transportation) afforded to interns?
dont count on it

[midorihebi]

I know that in the past, some interns and employees have been able to expense their bus fare, but that doesn't guarantee that you would be able to do so.

[SlateAP]

Seems like a great opportunity, but short of those living in the area who can possibly take that kind of internship?

[midorihebi]

Tokyopop has had plenty of interns who were from areas outside of LA. While I was there, they had people from New York, Texas, Maryland, and many other places.

[ghbutler]

Can an internship position possibly lead to a full-time offer?

[YamPuff]

Isn't that one of the ideas of an internship?

[midorihebi]

There's no guarantee that you'll be hired just because you were an intern, but it definitely helps give you a possible in.

[Blinktjp]

Hello!!! >.<

I just had 2 quick questions. Im a senior currently trying to decide which classes to take in college. Sooooo I want to know is there any requirements or specifications on jobs while working in the manga industry?? I really want a job doing something i love and i LOVEEE manga lol (although I am not exactly sure what I want to do >.<).

Secondly, I want to know your opinion. What are some jobs that you would recommend to a person who can't draw very well (although working on it >>.<<) but is very good at writing stories and english??

BTW:I plan on interning at tokyopop also!! ^_^ (hopefully if i can ever move down there ugghhh)

[Higanbana87]

Hello!!! >.<

I just had 2 quick questions. Im a senior currently trying to decide which classes to take in college. Sooooo I want to know is there any requirements or specifications on jobs while working in the manga industry?? I really want a job doing something i love and i LOVEEE manga lol (although I am not exactly sure what I want to do >.<).

Secondly, I want to know your opinion. What are some jobs that you would recommend to a person who can't draw very well (although working on it >>.<<) but is very good at writing stories and english??

BTW:I plan on interning at tokyopop also!! ^_^ (hopefully if i can ever move down there ugghhh)

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I'm trying to find an intership myself but considering TP is based on graphic design having some sort of art background is a must. But you said art isn't you're strong suit so I would suggest going with editing if you really are good at english.

I myself am in a computer animation course in college and for me an intership is a requirement to pass my classes and get my associates degree. Now even if you do get an intership you are not automatically going to get an actual job there after your intership is up. Also just becuase you have an intership doesn't mean your going to get money so make sure you know where you are going and that you have the cash to get you there.

Here's a really big tip. Make up a portfolio of your writing and artwork. Employers love to see what a person can do. Also knowing computers well is also good. Make sure you know more than one computer operating system. Macs are used alot in the graphic industry. Try to network that will help most greatly later on.

I will shut up know because I know I'm rambling. But I hope some this has helped you.