[WEBTOON] Editor

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

• 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.