WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands)
[WEBTOON] Editor
El Segundo, California · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$75k-$95kDetected 36 days ago
Project ManagementContent MarketingLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring
About the role
- WEBTOON Entertainment is a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms.
- As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON Entertainment has transformed comics and visual storytelling for fans and creators.
- We're seeking a strategic and experienced Editor to take a key leadership role in shaping the creative and commercial success of WEBTOON Originals.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage a slate of WEBTOON Original series, guiding them from pitch to launch and through ongoing production.
- Develop and maintain editorial best-practice frameworks, including evolving Bibles based on platform data, audience insights, and emerging trends.
- Support creators in building sustainable production systems, including buffer management, workflow planning, and long-term pacing strategy.
- Partner with the Content Strategy team to identify gaps, explore new genres, and evaluate opportunities for flagship-potential titles.
Requirements
- 3+ years of editorial experience in webcomics fields (or similar digital narrative formats).
- Strong understanding of vertical-scroll storytelling, pacing, and audience behavior.
- Ability to interpret performance data and incorporate insights into editorial strategy.
- Experience managing high-performing or breakout titles.
- Familiarity with content production pipelines and creator workflows.
- Cross-team collaboration experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Required
- Demonstrated ability to guide creators and deliver high-quality editorial feedback.
- Exceptional communication, project management, and organizational skills.
- Passion for WEBTOON, manga, manhwa, genre fiction, and digital storytelling.
- Preferred
- Understanding of platform-driven content businesses and monetization models (e.g., Fast Pass, ad-revenue, premium).
- Salary Range and Description
Nice to have
- Strong early-chapter momentum (fast-burn pacing).
- Review pitches and conduct thorough evaluations using creative judgment plus data-informed analysis.
- Korean or Japanese language familiarity is a plus but not required.
Compensation
- Content Strategy (data insights, sourcing strategy).
Benefits
- This position requires a strong editorial vision, deep understanding of the webcomic medium, and the ability to identify and develop high-potential stories.
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