Novel Editor

1 Month ago • 2 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Novel Editor at Square Enix, you will be responsible for all aspects of SQEX Novel editing, including planning and producing works, discovering authors and works, working with authors to create works, publishing works as books, supervising comic adaptations of works, and other editorial department operations, such as the SQEX Novel Grand Prize operation and selection. The job offers the opportunity to deliver interesting novel works of a wide range of genres to readers, with a focus on media mix development such as comic adaptations, animations, and games. You will also be able to expand the novel business, capture changes in the novel market, and expand the possibilities of delivering works to more readers. You can build your career as a novel editor by testing your abilities and gaining a wide range of work experience. You will be able to launch works with authors and gain popularity based on your own ideas.
Must have:
  • 2+ years of novel editing experience
  • Experience in creating hit works is preferred
Good to have:
  • Interest in the business environment and structure of the novel industry
  • Vision for the future of the novel industry and novel business
  • Strong interest in entertainment, centered on novels, manga, and anime
  • Knowledge of novels, works, and authors
  • Communication skills

Job Details

業務内容

当社でのSQEXノベルの編集に関わる業務全般を担当いただきます。

  • 作品の企画、プロデュース
  • 作家、作品の発掘
  • 担当作家との作品作り
  • 担当作品の書籍化
  • 担当作品のコミカライズ監修
  • その他、SQEXノベル大賞の運営&選考等、編集部内業務

この仕事の面白み

コミカライズ、アニメ化、ゲーム化といった形でメディアミックス展開されることを視野に、
ジャンルを問わず、エンタテインメントとして幅広いジャンルの面白いノベル作品を読者へ届けること。
また当社でのノベル事業の拡大にあたり、新メンバーとしてノベル市場の変化を捉え、従来のやり方に捉われず、より多くの読者に作品を届ける可能性を拡げていくこと。
その両方を追求し、実現できる編集部を目指しています。
作家と作品を大切に育てる視点を持ちながら、
その第一線で、自分の能力を試し、幅広い業務経験をつけることにより、
ノベル編集者としてのキャリアをより強く築くことができると考えています。
また風通しのよい、裁量を任せる風土、ボトムアップで新しいことにチャレンジできる環境であるため、ご自身のアイデアやアクションによって、何よりも、自身が面白いと信じた作品を作家とともに立上げ、人気を得ることは、この仕事の最高の面白さです。

インタビュー記事(+SQEXノベル概要)

スクウェア・エニックス出版事業の軌跡 面白さを生み、届けるために大事なこととは

必要なスキルと経験など

  • ノベル編集経験2年以上
    ※直近でのヒット作創出、実績の有る方を優遇致します。

あると望ましいスキルと経験など

  • ノベル業界のビジネス環境、構造の変化についての関心と、将来のノベル業界、ノベルビジネスに対する自分なりのビジョンをお持ちの方
  • ノベル、マンガ、アニメを中心としたエンタテインメントに対する強い関心
  • ノベル・作品・作家に関する知識
  • コミュニケーション能力

応募にあたって

履歴書・職務経歴書以外に、下記の提出をお願い致します。
※いずれも、書式は問いません。
・これまでに立ち上げたノベル作品タイトルと部数の一覧
・ご自身が立ち上げたノベル作品のコミカライズ部数がわかればその一覧

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