WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands)
[WEBTOON] Localization Project Coordinator
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON has revolutionized the comics industry for comic fans and creators. Today, a diverse new generation of international comic artists have found a home on WEBTOON, where the company’s storytelling technology allows anyone to become a creator and build a global audience for their stories.With a massive catalog of incredible digital comics from rising stars on WEBTOON CANVAS platform, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators, there’s something for every type of comic fan on WEBTOON. With an average of 89+ million monthly active users, and WEBTOON adaptations on Netflix, HBO Max, and other screens around the world, WEBTOON’s passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. The company has worked with DC Comics, Marvel Entertainment, HYBE, and many more of the world’s biggest entertainment brands.What you'll be doing
Manage assignment of content to vendors, freelance linguists and copyeditors across multiple time zonesOversee the life-cycle of a project from initial translation to final copy-editIdentify issues and solutions to optimize the localization workflowEnsure delivery of quality content by the deadlinePerform final quality assurance of WEBTOON seriesIdentify inconsistencies and contextual errors in the writingWork with copyeditors on promotional copy for various seriesWhat we're looking for
You love reading WEBTOON series in both English and KoreanYou have written and spoken fluency in both English and Korean with an excellent grasp on the nuances of both languagesYou have extreme attention to detail and accuracy2+ years’ experience in localization management, copyediting, or Korean > English translationWorking knowledge of localization tools and building and maintaining linguistic assetsDTP skills are a plusAbility to work proactively and independently in a demanding environmentStrong problem-solving skillsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Language Studies, Localization Management, Translation or related field preferred$60,000 - $70,000 a year
Please note, the above range is in USD.
WEBTOON is owned by South Korea’s internet conglomerate Naver. In 2021, Naver acquired webnovel app Wattpad. The move aligned WEBTOON, the world’s largest digital comics platform, with Wattpad, the world’s leading webnovel platform. Together, these storytelling technology platforms reach a combined audience of 166 million people around the world.Join us and work with some of the biggest artists, IP, and fandoms in comics!
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Manage assignment of content to vendors, freelance linguists and copyeditors across multiple time zonesOversee the life-cycle of a project from initial translation to final copy-editIdentify issues and solutions to optimize the localization workflowEnsure delivery of quality content by the deadlinePerform final quality assurance of WEBTOON seriesIdentify inconsistencies and contextual errors in the writingWork with copyeditors on promotional copy for various seriesWhat we're looking for
You love reading WEBTOON series in both English and KoreanYou have written and spoken fluency in both English and Korean with an excellent grasp on the nuances of both languagesYou have extreme attention to detail and accuracy2+ years’ experience in localization management, copyediting, or Korean > English translationWorking knowledge of localization tools and building and maintaining linguistic assetsDTP skills are a plusAbility to work proactively and independently in a demanding environmentStrong problem-solving skillsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Language Studies, Localization Management, Translation or related field preferred$60,000 - $70,000 a year
Please note, the above range is in USD.
WEBTOON is owned by South Korea’s internet conglomerate Naver. In 2021, Naver acquired webnovel app Wattpad. The move aligned WEBTOON, the world’s largest digital comics platform, with Wattpad, the world’s leading webnovel platform. Together, these storytelling technology platforms reach a combined audience of 166 million people around the world.Join us and work with some of the biggest artists, IP, and fandoms in comics!
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