WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands)
[WEBTOON] WEBTOON Originals Producer
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands), El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
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, Crunchyroll, and other screens around the world, and the company’s content partners include Discord, HYBE, and DC Comics, among many others.
The Content Department is looking for a Producer to join WEBTOON’s Los Angeles headquarters. Producers oversee the development and production of Original, Licensed, and Adapted stories that are published on the platform. Producers play a key role in developing and identifying potential IP, sourcing talent, and delivering high-quality stories.
What You’ll Do:
Develop and produce compelling Original stories that expand WEBTOON’s slate
Identify trends in pop culture and develop relevant series that will appeal to a broader, non-comic reading market
Identify artistic and writing talent for projects in development
Oversee the full producing cycle from script adaptation, storyboards, and art development to publication
Review creative work at each stage and provide clear, actionable feedback
Manage freelancer relationships and maintain series schedules, ensuring timely delivery and project stability
Collaborate with other groups within WEBTOON including Marketing, Design, PR, and Operations
Help to strategize and push for marketing efforts for series
Maintain high-quality standards across projects through close collaboration with Senior Producers
Handle administrative tasks including contracts, workflows, content registration, and invoices.
Required Qualifications:
3–5 years of producing and editing experience at a top-tier comic publisher or entertainment brand
BA degree or equivalent professional experience
Comprehensive knowledge of the WEBTOON vertical-scroll storytelling structure
A proven track record of working with creatives from the initial pitch phase through final publication
Demonstrate a keen editorial eye for identifying high-potential talent and developing commercially viable new series
Strong interest in and knowledge of popular culture and current trends that appeal to a youth audience
Advanced creative storytelling abilities with the capacity to engage diverse audiences
Must have expertise in Photoshop and/or Clip Studio
Functional understanding of legal agreements and best practices for creator-owned and WFH frameworks
Some experience with research and analytics tools, primarily Google Analytics
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-changing production environment
Collaborative team player with proactive mindset
$71,000 - $103,000 a year
Please note, the above range is listed in USD. This position qualifies for the full suite of benefits.
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
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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, Crunchyroll, and other screens around the world, and the company’s content partners include Discord, HYBE, and DC Comics, among many others.
The Content Department is looking for a Producer to join WEBTOON’s Los Angeles headquarters. Producers oversee the development and production of Original, Licensed, and Adapted stories that are published on the platform. Producers play a key role in developing and identifying potential IP, sourcing talent, and delivering high-quality stories.
What You’ll Do:
Develop and produce compelling Original stories that expand WEBTOON’s slate
Identify trends in pop culture and develop relevant series that will appeal to a broader, non-comic reading market
Identify artistic and writing talent for projects in development
Oversee the full producing cycle from script adaptation, storyboards, and art development to publication
Review creative work at each stage and provide clear, actionable feedback
Manage freelancer relationships and maintain series schedules, ensuring timely delivery and project stability
Collaborate with other groups within WEBTOON including Marketing, Design, PR, and Operations
Help to strategize and push for marketing efforts for series
Maintain high-quality standards across projects through close collaboration with Senior Producers
Handle administrative tasks including contracts, workflows, content registration, and invoices.
Required Qualifications:
3–5 years of producing and editing experience at a top-tier comic publisher or entertainment brand
BA degree or equivalent professional experience
Comprehensive knowledge of the WEBTOON vertical-scroll storytelling structure
A proven track record of working with creatives from the initial pitch phase through final publication
Demonstrate a keen editorial eye for identifying high-potential talent and developing commercially viable new series
Strong interest in and knowledge of popular culture and current trends that appeal to a youth audience
Advanced creative storytelling abilities with the capacity to engage diverse audiences
Must have expertise in Photoshop and/or Clip Studio
Functional understanding of legal agreements and best practices for creator-owned and WFH frameworks
Some experience with research and analytics tools, primarily Google Analytics
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-changing production environment
Collaborative team player with proactive mindset
$71,000 - $103,000 a year
Please note, the above range is listed in USD. This position qualifies for the full suite of benefits.
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
#J-18808-Ljbffr