Wattpad is hiring a
Assistant Editor

Summary

The job is for an Editorial Assistant at WEBTOON, a global leader in the mobile webcomic format. The role involves providing operational support to Editors, assisting in series development, communication with creators and external partners, and reviewing content materials. The ideal candidate should regularly read series on WEBTOON ORIGINALS and CANVAS, have a strong interest in pop-culture and youth culture, be an effective communicator, demonstrate a keen editorial eye for identifying talent, have practical knowledge in storytelling and graphic software such as Photoshop and Clip Studio, and be willing to learn.

Requirements

• Regularly reads series on WEBTOON ORIGINALS and CANVAS
• Strong interest and awareness of pop-culture and youth culture
• Must be an effective communicator
• Demonstrate a keen editorial eye for identifying talent
• Practical knowledge in storytelling
• Practical knowledge in graphic software such as Photoshop and Clip Studio

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for Editor(s) including scheduling, updating project databases, sending interdepartmental requests, and asset management for assigned series
• Assist Editor(s) in supporting Original Series’ Development, Launch, and Publication
• Assist Editor(s) in creator communication and external partner relationships
• Review content materials with Editor(s) in pitch and development meetings
• Provide meaningful creative input into the sourcing and development of series

Preferred Qualifications

Willingness to learn

Benefits

$50,000 - $55,000 a year salary range