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[WEBTOON] Editor
Wattpad · El Segundo, California · On Site · Active · $75,000–$95,000 / year · Lever
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Wattpad |
| Title | [WEBTOON] Editor |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | WEBTOON / Service&Business | WEBTOON | Content |
| Location | El Segundo, CA, United States |
| Work model | On Site |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | $75,000–$95,000 / year |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | Lever |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-06-17 / 2026-06-18 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-06-18 / 2026-06-21 |
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| Page | What it contains | Open |
|---|---|---|
| Company jobs | Active postings from Wattpad. | Open |
| Company breakdowns | Role, location, ATS, and work model facets for this company. | Open |
| ATS provider jobs | Active postings observed through Lever. | Open |
| Provider filtered search | The same provider as a filtered job collection. | Open |
| City jobs | Active postings in El Segundo. | Open |
| Department jobs | Active postings in WEBTOON. | Open |
| Work model jobs | Active On Site postings. | Open |
| Lifecycle events | Open, update, close, and reopen events for this posting. | Open |
| Original posting | Canonical source or apply URL captured from the ATS. | Open |
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| Company | Wattpad |
| Source | f1c0815f-49d9-4333-abaa-ef9c9792078a |
| ATS provider | Lever |
Description
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.
With its CANVAS UGC platform empowering anyone to become a creator, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators and series, WEBTOON Entertainment’s passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. WEBTOON Entertainment adaptations are available on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Crunchyroll, and other screens around the world, and the company’s content partners include The Walt Disney Company, HYBE, and DC Comics, among many others.
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!
#WEBTOON
Key Responsibilities
Title 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).
Qualifications
Required
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.
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| First Seen At | 2026-06-18 07:57:41Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-21 07:57:53Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-21 07:57:53Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-06-18 07:57:41Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-06-17 00:55:16Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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