Lead Editor, Original Web Comics

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc.; El Segundo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Generous PTO and Parental Leave

401K Contributions

Discount program

Winter break shutdown

Job summary

WEBTOON Entertainment, based in the United States, seeks a strategic Editor to lead WEBTOON Original editorial direction, nurture creators, and strengthen the platform’s narrative framework. You will guide titles from pitch through production, shaping the slate with data-informed insights and a strong editorial vision.

As a senior editor, you will mentor teams, collaborate across marketing and content strategy, and drive growth for flagship titles while maintaining a high standard of

Qualifications

• 3+ years of editorial experience in webcomics or similar digital narrative formats.
• Strong understanding of vertical-scroll storytelling, pacing, and audience behavior.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a slate of WEBTOON Original series from pitch to launch and production.
• Drive strong early‑chapter momentum and consistent chapter hooks.
• Maintain long‑term story structure, character arcs, and audience retention.
• Develop editorial best‑practice frameworks based on data and trends.
• Identify content risks early and propose actionable solutions to maximize title performance.
• Collaborate with creators to provide high‑impact, actionable feedback.
• Support creators with production planning, pacing strategy, and workflow management.
• Champion creator experience while balancing editorial and business goals.
• Source diverse, commercially promising stories aligned with strategic goals.
• Partner with Content Strategy to explore gaps and flagship opportunities.
• Align editorial decisions with platform goals and corporate strategy.

Skills

Editorial experience

Storytelling

Communication

Project management

Audience analysis

Job description

WEBTOON Entertainment, based in the United States, seeks a strategic Editor to lead WEBTOON Original editorial direction, nurture creators, and strengthen the platform’s narrative framework. You will guide titles from pitch through production, shaping the slate with data-informed insights and a strong editorial vision.

As a senior editor, you will mentor teams, collaborate across marketing and content strategy, and drive growth for flagship titles while maintaining a high standard of