WEBTOON is the #1 digital comics app, averaging more than 82 million monthly active users, with north of 10 million daily readers – more people read web comics on our platform in one day than watch most television shows.
We're currently growing our team at our Los Angeles headquarters at Wilshire Courtyard on Miracle Mile, across from LACMA and SAG/AFTRA in the heart of the LA entertainment industry.
Department: | Digital Fiction Group |
Location: | Los Angeles, CA |
Freelance Webnovel Proofreader
WEBTOON is a world leader in digital entertainment with over 82 million unique monthly readers. We are a rapidly growing digital entertainment company and storytelling platform with users and creators from all over the world. Every day we come ready to learn, contribute, and get excited about the opportunity to work alongside people of different backgrounds and work styles.
We are looking for Freelance Webnovel Translators and Proofreaders to bring popular Korean original content to Gen-Z and Millennial audiences in our English-speaking target markets. A qualified candidate is an avid online novel reader with translation and/or proofreading/editing experience, an excellent grasp of?the nuances of both English and Korean, and a strong understanding of fiction of all genres.
Freelance Webnovel Translators and Proofreaders will translate, and/or review, edit, and provide feedback on translated content, explaining cultural nuances as well as making suggestions that will contribute to the consistency and accuracy of all content on our platform. Candidates for both positions must have demonstrated talent for capturing and conveying nuances in the source content to our English-speaking users. They will proactively communicate with the Localization team on project status and prioritize multiple projects with tight turnaround times.
Essential Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of one-year professional experience in translating, transcreating, and/or proofreading creative content from Korean to English
Well-versed in romance fantasy novels (royal, Middle-Age themes)
Able to grasp nuances of both English and Korean
Able to translate and/or proofread/edit translations for the intended purpose and audience
Extreme attention to detail and accuracy
Self-starter and ahead of the game
Experience in copywriting is a plus