We're seeking a strategic and experienced Editor to take a key leadership role in shaping the creative and commercial success of WEBTOON Originals. This position requires a strong editorial vision, deep understanding of the webcomic medium, and the ability to identify and develop high-potential stories.
A successful Editor will be a strategic force and creative leader, consistently improving title performance through sophisticated editorial input, identifying and nurturing creators with breakout potential, and strengthening scalable editorial frameworks. You will contribute to a diverse and commercially strong Originals slate and demonstrate the leadership, collaboration, and creative problem-solving skills needed to elevate the entire Content organization.
Our Editors are responsible not only for managing a slate of titles but also for elevating overall editorial standards, mentoring assistant editors, and contributing to strategic content initiatives across the US Content division.
Key ResponsibilitiesTitle Development & Editorial Leadership- Oversee and manage a slate of WEBTOON Original series, guiding them from pitch to launch and through ongoing production.
- Provide targeted editorial direction focusing on:
- Strong early-chapter momentum (fast-burn pacing).
- Consistent chapter-level stickiness (hooks, cliffhangers).
- Long-term story structure, character arcs, and audience retention.
- Develop and maintain editorial best-practice frameworks, including evolving Bibles based on platform data, audience insights, and emerging trends.
- Identify content risks early and propose actionable solutions to maximize title performance.
Creator Collaboration & Relationship Management- Work closely with creators to provide high-impact, actionable feedback with sensitivity and professionalism.
- Support creators in building sustainable production systems, including buffer management, workflow planning, and long-term pacing strategy.
- Champion the creator experience while balancing the platform's editorial and business goals.
Sourcing & Portfolio Strategy- Continuously source for unique, diverse, and commercially promising stories that align with WEBTOON's strategic goals.
- Review pitches and conduct thorough evaluations using creative judgment plus data-informed analysis.
- Partner with the Content Strategy team to identify gaps, explore new genres, and evaluate opportunities for flagship-potential titles.
Cross-Functional Collaboration- Align editorial decisions with broader platform goals and corporate strategy.
- Work closely with:
- Content Strategy (data insights, sourcing strategy).
- Marketing/GM (launch planning, FP strategy, growth opportunities).
- Content Ops (hiatus planning, creator care).
QualificationsRequired - 3+ years of editorial experience in webcomics fields (or similar digital narrative formats).
- Strong understanding of vertical-scroll storytelling, pacing, and audience behavior.
- Demonstrated ability to guide creators and deliver high-quality editorial feedback.
- Exceptional communication, project management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to interpret performance data and incorporate insights into editorial strategy.
- Passion for WEBTOON, manga, manhwa, genre fiction, and digital storytelling.
Preferred - Experience managing high-performing or breakout titles.
- Familiarity with content production pipelines and creator workflows.
- Understanding of platform-driven content businesses and monetization models (e.g., Fast Pass, ad-revenue, premium).
- Cross-team collaboration experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Korean or Japanese language familiarity is a plus but not required.
Salary Range and Description$75,000 - $95,000 / annual salary
Please note, the above range is listed in USD. This position does not qualify for benefits.
$75,000 - $95,000 a year
What we offer (For Full-Time Only):* Career development; we believe in mentorship and investing in your learning, supporting you to achieve your goals
* Health benefits, including vision and dental!
* Generous PTO and Parental Leave Top-up
* 401K Contributions
* Commuter Benefits
* Global WEBTOON and LINE FRIENDS discount program
* Winter break shutdown and a whole lot more!
With approximately 155 million monthly active users, WEBTOON Entertainment's IP & Creator Ecosystem of aligned brands and platforms include WEBTOON, Wattpad--the world's leading webnovel platform--WEBTOON Productions, Studio N, Studio LICO, WEBTOON Unscrolled, LINE MANGA, and eBookJapan, among others.
Join us and work with some of the biggest artists, IP, and fandoms in comics!
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