Senior Editor, Digital Originals

Wattpad; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (vision & dental)

PTO & Parental Leave Top-up

401K contributions

Commuter benefits

Job summary

WEBTOON Entertainment is seeking a strategic Editor to lead WEBTOON Originals, shaping editorial direction and identifying high-potential stories. You will guide creators, manage a diversified slate, and align editorial decisions with business goals.

You will mentor teams, refine editorial frameworks, review pitches, and collaborate with Content Strategy, Marketing, and Content Ops to maximize title performance. This is a leadership role in a fast-paced, global platform.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of editorial experience in webcomics or digital storytelling.
• 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 inform editorial strategy.
• Passion for WEBTOON, manga, manhwa, genre fiction, and digital storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage a slate of WEBTOON Original series from pitch to launch and ongoing production.
• Provide targeted editorial direction on pacing, hooks, and long-term story structure.
• Develop and maintain editorial frameworks, Bible documents, and data-informed insights.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Webtoon storytelling

Creator relations

Data-driven decisions

Project management

Job description

WEBTOON Entertainment is seeking a strategic Editor to lead WEBTOON Originals, shaping editorial direction and identifying high-potential stories. You will guide creators, manage a diversified slate, and align editorial decisions with business goals.

You will mentor teams, refine editorial frameworks, review pitches, and collaborate with Content Strategy, Marketing, and Content Ops to maximize title performance. This is a leadership role in a fast-paced, global platform.