Localization Project Coordinator (Temp-To-Hire)

As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON has revolutionized the comics industry for comic fans and creators. Today, a diverse new generation of international comic artists have found a home on WEBTOON, where the company’s storytelling technology allows anyone to become a creator and build a global audience for their stories.

With a massive catalog of incredible digital comics from rising stars on WEBTOON CANVAS platform, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators, there’s something for every type of comic fan on WEBTOON. With an average of 89+ million monthly active users, and WEBTOON adaptations on Netflix, HBO Max, and other screens around the world, WEBTOON’s passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. The company has worked with DC Comics, Marvel Entertainment, HYBE, and many more of the world’s biggest entertainment brands.

With so many stories that capture and captivate readers on our platform, the Localization Team is seeking a Localization Project Coordinator who can ensure the timely delivery of error-free episodes to our users. We are looking for an avid WEBTOON reader with localization and copyediting experience who can manage other linguists and copyeditors.

What you'll be doing:

• Oversees the life-cycle of a project from initial translation to final copy-edit
• Performs final quality assurance of WEBTOON series
• Manages assignment of content to vendors and freelance linguists and copyeditors across multiple time zones
• Identifies issues and solutions to optimize the localization workflow
• Identifies inconsistencies and contextual errors in the writing
• Works with copyeditors on promotional copy for various series
• Ensures delivery of quality content by the deadline

What we're looking for:

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Written and spoken fluency in both English and Korean with an excellent grasp on the nuances of both languages
• Ability to work proactively and independently in a demanding environment
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Language Studies, Localization Management, Translation or related field preferred
• Loves reading WEBTOON series in both English and Korean
• Working knowledge of localization tools and building and maintaining linguistic assets
• 2+ years’ experience in localization management, copyediting, or Korean > English translation
• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy
• DTP skills a plus

WEBTOON is owned by South Korea’s internet conglomerate Naver. In 2021, Naver acquired webnovel app Wattpad. The move aligned WEBTOON, the world’s largest digital comics platform, with Wattpad, the world’s leading webnovel platform. Together, these storytelling technology platforms reach a combined audience of 166 million people around the world.

Join us and work with some of the biggest artists, IP, and fandoms in comics!