Webcomic Translator, Korean>English (Freelance)
Wattpad
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United States · Remote
Posted 6+ months ago
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.
Our Localization Team at WEBTOON is seeking experienced freelance translators for the Korean > English language pair. We are looking for someone with a passion for storytelling who wants to share more great stories with English-speaking readers around the world.
Responsibilities
- Translate and edit Korean content for the best possible tone, quality, and flow in English
- Develop and maintain linguistic assets such as style guides and glossaries to establish quality standards and advise on using genre-specific terminology
- Work closely with the Localization Team to ensure content is suitable for the target market and delivered on time
Requirements
- Written and spoken fluency in both English and Korean with an excellent grasp on the nuances of both languages
- 2+ years’ experience in Korean > English translation, editing, QA testing, copyediting, etc.
- Experience translating and transcreating web novels, light novels, and/or webcomics
- Comfortable with a variety of genres and translating sensitive topics in an appropriate way for English readers
- Working knowledge of localization tools
- Ability to work proactively and independently
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!
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