[WEBTOON] Freelance WEBTOON Script Writer (Freelance/Independent Contract) – Los Angeles, California

<div>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.</div> <div>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.</div> <div>We are seeking a talented Script Writer to work on a freelance basis. Writers will work closely with the WEBTOON Production 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 animation and games.</div> <div>We are actively sourcing writers who are interested in the <strong>Action, Horror, Thriller, and Mature Romance</strong> genres.</div> <div> <strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul class="posting-requirements plain-list"> <ul> <li>Write WEBTOON scripts, and make revisions based on feedback from the Production team</li> <li>Adapt books and other materials to WEBTOON scripts, and edit scripts for production</li> <li>Work closely with Producers to ensure the story is translated effectively into comic format</li> </ul> </ul> </div> <div> <strong>Requirements:</strong></p> <ul class="posting-requirements plain-list"> <ul> <li>Familiarity with WEBTOON or vertical scroll comics formats is a <strong>MUST</strong>.</li> <li>A strong portfolio showcasing your work (Applications without portfolios or samples attached will not be considered).</li> <li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a Creative team.</li> <li>Ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.</li> <li>A student or graduate in/of an accredited program, or comparable work experience.</li> </ul> </ul> </div> <div>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.</div> <div>Join us and work with some of the biggest artists, IP, and fandoms in comics!</div> <div>#WEBTOON</div>

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