Job Description

Orange is an early-stage startup with a mission of "creating a world where everyone enjoys manga." We develop technology and workflows tailored for manga localization and operate emaqi, a digital manga platform that brings diverse and unique manga to fans.

We are looking for a reliable, proactive part-time team member who loves manga to support emaqi's marketing and community activities in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role will support hands-on event operations, Manga Truck activations, social media content capture and scheduling, community engagement, coordination with event organizers, and ad hoc research.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys manga culture, is comfortable engaging with fans in person, and wants hands-on experience in entertainment, community, and startup marketing.

Responsibilities

1. Event & Manga Truck Support

· Support and, when needed, help lead Manga Truck (mobile manga lounge) activations and promotional events in the Bay Area.

· Assist with event logistics, including preparation, setup, on-site operations, fan engagement, and post-event wrap-up.

· Communicate with event organizers and help coordinate part-time event staff or volunteers as needed.

2. Social & Content Support

· Capture photos and short videos at events and help create social media content for Instagram, X, and other channels.

· Support social media posting and scheduling, including preparing content calendars and using tools such as Buffer or similar platforms.

Community & Research Support

· Conduct primary and desk research on manga/anime trends, local events, community opportunities, and marketing ideas.

· Summarize findings clearly and document next steps, learnings, and recommendations for the team.

· Represent emaqi professionally and help strengthen relationships with manga, anime, and local community partners.

Qualifications

Required

· Strong interest in manga culture; familiarity with anime, comics, conventions, or fan communities is a plus

· Ability to work a few days per week, with flexibility for occasional weekend and holiday events, typically 1-2 times per month.

· Based in the San Francisco Bay Area and able to travel to event locations and the SF office as needed.

· Valid driver’s license and comfort driving in the Bay Area, including driving or assisting with Manga Truck activations as needed. (Manga Truck is a 22-foot van - no prior experience driving a 22-foot van is needed, but confidence in driving is preferred)

· Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

· Comfortable using a smartphone to capture photos and videos for social media.

· Reliable, organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with a positive attitude.

· Currently enrolled in or graduated from a university program, or equivalent practical experience.

· Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice to Have

· Bilingual communication skills in Japanese and English.

· Experience using social media platforms such as Instagram, X, TikTok, or YouTube Shorts.

· Experience creating short-form video content, including Reels, Stories, or event recap posts.

· Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Buffer, or willingness to learn.

· Basic proficiency with Excel, Google Sheets, or simple content calendars.

· Experience with event staffing, community management, or coordinating volunteers/part-time staff.

· Basic research, source judgment, summarization, and documentation skills.

What You'll Gain

· Hands-on experience in manga, entertainment, and community marketing.

· Opportunities to work closely with a small startup team and support real-world marketing initiatives.

· Direct experience with event activations, fan engagement, and social media operations.

・A chance to help build emaqi's presence and support manga communities in the United States.

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