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JBA International

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Los Angeles, CA

You will be the candidate's first encounter with WEBTOON and it's your responsibility to represent the company with enthusiasm and professionalism. ** This is a 6-month temporary position.

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What is a Professional Webtoon creator?

A Professional Webtoon creator is an artist or writer who develops digital comics specifically designed for online platforms, often formatted in a vertical scroll layout. These creators may work independently or with publishers to produce serialized stories that are published regularly on webtoon sites or apps. Their responsibilities typically include scriptwriting, illustrating, coloring, and sometimes marketing their webtoons to build an audience. Many professional webtoon creators earn income through ad revenue, reader support, or contracts with webtoon platforms.

What are some common challenges faced by professional webtoon artists when working with publishers or platforms?

Professional webtoon artists often encounter challenges such as tight deadlines, adapting to editorial feedback, and maintaining consistent quality across weekly episodes. Collaboration with publishers or platforms may require flexibility in storytelling or art style to meet audience expectations and platform guidelines. Building strong communication skills and staying organized can help artists navigate these challenges and foster positive working relationships.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Professional Webtoon Artist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Professional Webtoon Artist, you need strong drawing skills, storytelling ability, and a solid understanding of digital art techniques, often supported by formal art education or a strong portfolio. Proficiency with digital illustration tools like Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, or webtoon-specific platforms is essential. Creativity, time management, and the ability to collaborate with editors or teams are important soft skills for this role. These skills ensure engaging, high-quality content that meets deadlines and resonates with audiences in a highly competitive industry.

What is the difference between Professional Webtoon vs Comic Artist?

AspectProfessional WebtoonComic Artist
CredentialsOften requires illustration skills, storytelling, and familiarity with digital platformsRequires drawing skills, storytelling, and sometimes formal art education
Work EnvironmentDigital, online platforms, often remotePrint or digital, studio or freelance
Industry UsagePrimarily used for web-based series and online readershipUsed for print comics, graphic novels, and digital comics

Professional Webtoons focus on creating serialized digital comics for online platforms, emphasizing digital storytelling and audience engagement. Comic Artists may work across print and digital media, often producing standalone or serialized comics. While both roles require strong illustration and storytelling skills, Professional Webtoons are more specialized for online content creation and platform-specific formats.

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[WEBTOON] Social Media Script Writer/Video Editor (Freelancer)

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands)

El Segundo, CA • On-site

Other

Posted 6 hours ago

Job description

WEBTOON Entertainment is a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world's largest storytelling platforms. As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON Entertainment has transformed comics and visual storytelling for fans and creators.
 
With its CANVAS UGC platform empowering anyone to become a creator, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators and series, WEBTOON Entertainment's passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. WEBTOON Entertainment adaptations are available on Netflix, Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and other screens around the world, and the company's content partners include Discord, HYBE, and DC Comics, among many others.

We're looking for a Social Media Script Writer/Video Editor with a storyteller's mind and a filmmaker's instinct, someone who knows how to make audiences feel something in under a minute. You should have a distinct creative point of view, a knack for comedy, strong copywriting/scripting skills, and video editing and motion graphic experience, along with a passion for humor, action, thrillers and drama. Whether it's a comedic skit, an emotional trailer, or a high-energy fight sequence, you know how to craft a story that resonates.
 
With over 5 million followers across all social media channels, our work is seen by a global audience of readers and artists. We partner with some of the biggest brands in entertainment, and beyond promoting WEBTOON series, our team also assists with in-person activations that connect directly to our creators and their fans. Our creatives are best-in-class for what's next in entertainment marketing, and we are looking for innovative creative voices that engage our fans, promote our creators and grow our audience 
 
You'll collaborate closely with our Organic and Growth Marketing teams to bring the world of WEBTOON to life through social and digital content that's bold, emotional, and fan-first. If you're someone who's obsessed with how visual storytelling lives on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, and maybe even have an online presence of your own in the webcomic or fandom space, this is the role for you. Bonus if you voice your own content, characters, and/or are willing to be on camera.
 
What You'll Do
  • Concept, script, and edit short-form video content that tells a story, capturing audiences' attention with strong hooks and cliffhangers. Must be able to develop content across various genres ranging from punchy humor to edgy romance and fast-paced action.
  • Collaborate with other copywriters, designers, and art directors to create dynamic, character-driven content that feels native to each platform.
  • Develop series promos, trailers, and explainer content that make fans feel connected to WEBTOON's universe.
  • Create expressive animations sourced from comic panels that elevate our characters, fictional worlds, and themes in ways that surprise and delight fans.
  • Move fluidly between producing high-quality motion design and quick-turn, unpolished videos for social
  • Bring your own storytelling POV to projects to make engaging, thoughtful, and entertaining ads that don't feel like ads
  • Stay tapped into fan culture, animation trends, memes, and narrative formats popular with Gen Z and Millennial audiences.
Who You Are
  • 3+ years of professional experience in a creative agency, production company, or in-house entertainment team, ideally with experience in ad content, trailers, branded content, or entertainment marketing.
  • A storyteller first, designer second: you foremost think about pacing, emotion, and structure when creating.
  • Strong copywriting/scripting background. Should be eager to experiment with new writing styles and formats.
  • A clear, reliable communicator who can easily adapt to a fast-paced production timeline and work closely with operations leads to deliver projects on time, on brand, and on budget.
  • Proficient in Premiere Pro and After Effects, with a general knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition) along with additional animation or VFX tools. 3D animation is a plus.
  • Comfortable with character rigging and has a strong comprehension of animation principles.
  • A creative with a strong online presence or portfolio. Bonus if you've already built content or fan edits in the webcomic, animation, or fandom space.
  • Equally confident collaborating with others or running your own projects end-to-end.
  • Passionate about comics, animation, gaming, or storytelling in all forms.
  • Bring humor, heart, and a creative eye to everything you make
  • A positive, adaptable teammate who creates from passion, not ego. You want the process to be as great as the output.
  • Comfortable learning new skills and elevate themselves as a designer or writer in order to promote new ideas and raise the quality of work
Required
  • A portfolio/reel showcasing professional motion design and storytelling work. Please include examples that show your unique tone of voice, artistic range, and creative point of view. We want to feel your storytelling instincts, not just your technical skill.
Salary Range and Description
$40 - $50 / hourly
Please note, the above range is listed in USD.
$40 - $50 an hour
With approximately 155 million monthly active users, WEBTOON Entertainment's IP & Creator Ecosystem of aligned brands and platforms include WEBTOON, Wattpad--the world's leading webnovel platform--WEBTOON Productions, Studio N, Studio LICO, WEBTOON Unscrolled, LINE MANGA, and eBookJapan, among others.
 
Join us and work with some of the biggest artists, IP, and fandoms in comics!
#WEBTOON
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