Assistant Japanese Editor Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

We’re seeking a strategic and experienced Editor to take a key leadership role in shaping the creative and commercial success of WEBTOON Originals. This position requires a strong editorial vision, deep understanding of the webcomic medium, and the ability to identify and develop high-potential stories.

A successful Editor will be a strategic force and creative leader, consistently improving title performance through sophisticated editorial input, identifying and nurturing creators with breakout potential, and strengthening scalable editorial frameworks. You will contribute to a diverse and commercially strong Originals slate and demonstrate the leadership, collaboration, and creative problem-solving skills needed to elevate the entire Content organization.

Our Editors are responsible not only for managing a slate of titles but also for elevating overall editorial standards, mentoring assistant editors, and contributing to strategic content initiatives across the US Content division.

Title Development & Editorial Leadership

• Oversee and manage a slate of WEBTOON Original series, guiding them from pitch to launch and through ongoing production.

• Provide targeted editorial direction focusing on:

  • Strong early-chapter momentum (fast-burn pacing).

  • Consistent chapter-level stickiness (hooks, cliffhangers).

  • Long-term story structure, character arcs, and audience retention.

• Develop and maintain editorial best-practice frameworks, including evolving Bibles based on platform data, audience insights, and emerging trends.

• Identify content risks early and propose actionable solutions to maximize title performance.

Creator Collaboration & Relationship Management

• Work closely with creators to provide high-impact, actionable feedback with sensitivity and professionalism.

• Support creators in building sustainable production systems, including buffer management, workflow planning, and long-term pacing strategy.

• Champion the creator experience while balancing the platform’s editorial and business goals.

 Sourcing & Portfolio Strategy

• Continuously source for unique, diverse, and commercially promising stories that align with WEBTOON’s strategic goals.

• Review pitches and conduct thorough evaluations using creative judgment plus data-informed analysis.

• Partner with the Content Strategy team to identify gaps, explore new genres, and evaluate opportunities for flagship-potential titles.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Align editorial decisions with broader platform goals and corporate strategy.

• Work closely with:

• Content Strategy (data insights, sourcing strategy).

• Marketing/GM (launch planning, FP strategy, growth opportunities).

• Content Ops (hiatus planning, creator care).

Required 

• 3+ years of editorial experience in webcomics fields (or similar digital narrative formats).

• 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 incorporate insights into editorial strategy.

• Passion for WEBTOON, manga, manhwa, genre fiction, and digital storytelling.

Preferred 

• Experience managing high-performing or breakout titles.

• Familiarity with content production pipelines and creator workflows.

• Understanding of platform-driven content businesses and monetization models (e.g., Fast Pass, ad-revenue, premium).

• Cross-team collaboration experience in a fast-paced environment.

• Korean or Japanese language familiarity is a plus but not required.