Craft scripts for WEBTOON originals and adaptations, collaborating with producers, while incorporating feedback and ensuring effective translation to comics.
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 are seeking a talented Script Writer to work on a freelance basis. Writers will work closely with the WEBTOON Producer team, crafting scripts for original and adapted series. The ideal candidate will have a background in vertical scroll comics, though we are interested in creative professionals across a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to television, animation, games, and fine art.
We are actively sourcing writers who are interested in the Romance and Thriller genres.
Responsibilities:
- Write WEBTOON scripts, and make revisions based on feedback from producer team
- Adapt books and other materials to WEBTOON scripts, and edit said scripts for production
- Work closely with producers to ensure story is translated effectively to comic format
Requirements:
- A student or graduate in/of an accredited program, or comparable work experience
- A strong portfolio showcasing your work. Applications without portfolios or samples attached will not be considered.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a creative team.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
- Familiarity with WEBTOON or vertical scroll comics formats is highly desirable.
- Has a love for comics and is eager to learn
- Has a strong interest in and knowledge of popular culture and current trends
With approximately 170 million monthly active users, WEBTOON Entertainment’s IP & Creator Ecosystem of aligned brands and platforms include WEBTOON, Wattpad--the world’s leading webnovel platform--Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, 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
Similar Jobs
46 Seconds Ago
AdTech • Digital Media • Marketing Tech
The Executive Director leads algorithm research and development, focusing on machine learning solutions, guiding teams, and creating intellectual property for business impact.
Top Skills:
APIsMachine Learning
Cloud • Computer Vision • Information Technology • Sales • Security • Cybersecurity
As Engineering Manager for Charlotte AI, lead teams in developing AI-powered security innovations. Focus on team growth, project management, and collaboration with product managers and UX designers.
Top Skills:
AIAWSCloud-Native ArchitecturesDockerGoKubernetesMlPython
An Hour Ago
AdTech • Digital Media • Marketing Tech
The Executive Director leads machine learning strategy, develops algorithms, oversees implementation, and guides teams to enhance product innovation. Responsible for intellectual property and setting technical standards.
Top Skills:
APIsMachine Learning
What you need to know about the Los Angeles Tech Scene
Los Angeles is a global leader in entertainment, so it’s no surprise that many of the biggest players in streaming, digital media and game development call the city home. But the city boasts plenty of non-entertainment innovation as well, with tech companies spanning verticals like AI, fintech, e-commerce and biotech. With major universities like Caltech, UCLA, USC and the nearby UC Irvine, the city has a steady supply of top-flight tech and engineering talent — not counting the graduates flocking to Los Angeles from across the world to enjoy its beaches, culture and year-round temperate climate.
Key Facts About Los Angeles Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 375,800; 5.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Snap, Netflix, SpaceX, Disney, Google
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, adtech, media, software, game development
- Funding Landscape: $11.6 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Strong Ventures, Fifth Wall, Upfront Ventures, Mucker Capital, Kittyhawk Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: California Institute of Technology, UCLA, University of Southern California, UC Irvine, Pepperdine, California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy, Center for Quantum Science and Engineering
