[WEBTOON] Associate Editor, Content
- Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079![](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.With a massive catalog of incredible digital comics from rising stars on WEBTOON CANVAS platform, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators, there’s something for every type of comic fan on WEBTOON. With an average of 89+ million monthly active users, and WEBTOON adaptations on Netflix, HBO Max, and other screens around the world, WEBTOON’s passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. The company has worked with DC Comics, Marvel Entertainment, HYBE, and many more of the world’s biggest entertainment brands.The Content Department is looking for an Associate Editor to join WEBTOON’s Los Angeles headquarters. The Content Department is responsible for Original Programming on US WEBTOON. The Associate Editor position, reporting directly to the Managing Editor, will be responsible for sourcing, developing, and working with creators to deliver a variety of Original Series on the platform.Essential Duties:
Gain familiarity with popular and diverse series on WEBTOON ORIGINALS and CANVASActively review and source CANVAS series and pitched materialsParticipate in pitch and development meetingsHandle acquisition and development of assigned seriesSet deadlines and ensure the quality and delivery of assigned seriesManage (or co-manage) creator and external partner relationships and communicationProvide constructive creative feedback and optimization solutions to the development processHelp strategize and implement marketing efforts on assigned seriesMonitor and evaluate audience reception of assigned seriesContribute to offline/online events as neededMinimum Qualifications:
3+ years of editorial experience in digital comics, or similar contentRegularly reads series on WEBTOON ORIGINALS and CANVASMust be an effective communicatorDemonstrate a keen editorial eye for identifying talentStrong interest and awareness of pop-culture and youth culturePractical knowledge in storytellingPractical knowledge in graphic software such as Photoshop and Clip StudioWhat we offer:
Career development; we believe in mentorship and investing in your learning, supporting you to achieve your goalsHealth benefits, including vision and dental!Generous PTO and Parental Leave Top-up401K ContributionsCommuter BenefitsWork-From-AnywhereGlobal WEBTOON and LINE FRIENDS discount programWinter break shutdown and a whole lot more!$50,000 - $65,000 a year Please note the above range is listed in USD.
WEBTOON is owned by South Korea’s internet conglomerate Naver. In 2021, Naver acquired webnovel app Wattpad. The move aligned WEBTOON, the world’s largest digital comics platform, with Wattpad, the world’s leading webnovel platform. Together, these storytelling technology platforms reach a combined audience of 166 million people around the world.Join us and work with some of the biggest artists, IP, and fandoms in comics!
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