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# [WEBTOON] Sr Associate, Global Corporate Development at WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands)

- **Company:** WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands)
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA
- **Compensation:** $90k–$125k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-07-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/wattpad/2fcf4fa9-c946-4c19-9df1-c9fbb654e247

## Job description

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, Disney+, Crunchyroll, and other screens around the world, and the company’s content partners include The Walt Disney Company, HYBE, and DC Comics, among many others.

The Global Corporate Development team works directly with WEBTOON’s top management to define, analyze, and execute M&A/investment opportunities and strategic partnerships. This role is critical for WEBTOON’s rapid global expansion, as the company actively pursues both organic and inorganic growth strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, along with excellent communication skills for engaging both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support and assist in the execution of the company’s strategic growth initiatives including partnership, M&As, and new business development

- Collaborate with leaders within the company to identify, define, and analyze strategic initiatives, reporting to a leader within the Corporate Development team

- Assist in the coordination and support of all phases of M&A/investment and partnership process from sourcing and evaluating to execution

- Conduct in-depth research on markets, competitors, and potential partners; maintain a strong external perspective and form expert viewpoints on fast-evolving market trends

- Build and cultivate relationships with industry partners, startups, and investors; represent the company at key industry events, conferences, and meetings

- Partner with cross functional teams (including product, marketing, and content) to launch and execute strategic partnerships and new business initiatives

Basic Qualifications:

- Minimum 3+ years of experience at a top-tier company in investment banking, management consulting, corporate development, strategic finance, or private equity

- Strong knowledge of the US content and media landscape

- Familiarity with financial modelling, corporate development, and the M&A lifecycle

- Strategic thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

- Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; capable of building complex financial models and executive-ready presentations to support decision-making

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English

- Willingness to be hands-on and deeply involved in execution details

- Adaptable and flexible in response to changing business needs and priorities

- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive them to completion Attention to detail; Strong work ethic; Proactive and calm under pressure

- High standards; Results-oriented mindset; Bold and conviction-driven thinking

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in project management, relationship management, and change management

- Professional working fluency in spoken and written Korean or Japanese

- MBA and/or international experience is a plus

Salary Range & Job Description

$90,000 - $125,000 / annually

Please note, the above range is listed in USD.

What we offer (For Full-Time Only):

- Career development; we believe in mentorship and investing in your learning, supporting you to achieve your goals
- Health benefits, including vision and dental!
- Generous PTO and Parental Leave Top-up
- 401K Contributions
- Commuter Benefits
- Global WEBTOON and LINE FRIENDS discount program
- Winter break shutdown and a whole lot more!

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.

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

## #WEBTOON

## About WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands)

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. is the world’s leading storytelling technology company, operating the WEBTOON and Wattpad platforms where millions of creators and readers discover, create, and share stories across comics, novels, and multimedia adaptations.
- **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of Naver Corp.; parent company of Wattpad Corp.)
- **Headquarters**: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Wattpad HQ); global operations including Seoul, South Korea (NAVER WEBTOON Ltd.)
- **Founded**: WEBTOON (2004), Wattpad (2006), WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. formed post-2021 acquisition of Wattpad by Naver
- **Founders**: Wattpad: Allen Lau, Ivan Yuen; WEBTOON: JunKoo Kim

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Digital content, storytelling technology, webcomics, webnovels, entertainment/media
- Target customers: B2C (readers and writers globally), B2B (media partners, film/TV studios), and creator community (amateur and professional creators)
- Mission or purpose statement: "Entertain and connect the world through stories" / "Creating the World's No. 1 Storytech Company" [wattpad.com](https://wattpad.com), [careers.webtoon.com](https://careers.webtoon.com/)

## Products & Services
- **WEBTOON Platform**: The world’s leading digital comics platform, with over 27 million creators and ~145 million monthly active users across 150+ countries. Enables free-to-read, ad-supported, and paid content.
- **Wattpad Platform**: The largest global storytelling platform for webnovels, connecting millions of readers and writers through original stories, fandom, and community. Revenue estimated at $45M annually [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/wattpad).
- **WEBTOON Productions**: Develops film, television, and animation inspired by the global fandoms built on Wattpad and WEBTOON—adapting creator-led stories for broader media audiences [company.wattpad.com](https://company.wattpad.com/jobs).
- **Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group**: Traditional publishing arm that turns hit online stories into physical books.
- **Creator Toolkit**: End-to-end creator technology allowing anyone to publish, monetize, and distribute stories (comics or novels) without professional training [business.wattpad.com](https://business.wattpad.com/).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed; acquired by Naver in 2021 for USD $600M (Wattpad alone). WEBTOON Entertainment entity is part of Naver, a publicly traded Korean conglomerate (KRX: 035420).
- **Key Metric**: 145M+ monthly active users across the platform ecosystem; 27M+ creators; Wattpad annual revenue of ~$45M [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/wattpad).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Naver Corp. (parent company); subsidiary companies include NAVER WEBTOON Ltd., Wattpad Corp., WEBTOON Productions, STUDIO LICO, STUDIO N, LINE Digital Frontier [careers.webtoon.com](https://careers.webtoon.com/).
- **Growth Signals**: Wattpad workforce grew +9.2% YoY (+410 employees) to 1,498 employees; global headcount distributed across 85 countries; strong presence in Canada, Indonesia, India, United States, Philippines; expanding IP value chain with film/TV adaptations [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/wattpad).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Massive Creator & User Base**: With 27M+ creators and 145M+ MAUs, the network effect is a significant moat—creators attract readers, and readers attract more creators.
- **End-to-End IP Value Chain**: From free online serials to paid books, webnovels, movies, TV series, and animation under one roof (WEBTOON Productions, Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group).
- **Global Reach in 150+ Countries**: True international platform with localized content and multicultural appeal, especially strong in Asia and North America.
- **Democratized Storytelling**: Low barrier to entry for creators (no professional training required), fostering diverse, Gen Z-driven stories that traditional publishers often overlook.

## Strategic Focus
- **IP Monetization and Media Adaptation**: Prioritizing the conversion of popular online stories into film, TV, animation, and book deals to maximize value of creator IP.
- **Global Expansion**: Increasing presence in emerging markets (especially Southeast Asia) and diversifying content offerings across WEBTOON and Wattpad.
- **Technology Innovation**: Building a "Storytech Company" with improved creator tools, AI-assisted discovery, and cross-platform user experiences [careers.webtoon.com](https://careers.webtoon.com/).
- **Community and Fandom Growth**: Strengthening social features, fandom engagement, and creator-reader interactions to drive retention and monetization.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as "building a culture of innovation" with a mission-driven focus on stories and fandom; employee rating of 3.7/5.0 (163 reviews) with strong work-life balance (4.1) and culture (3.7) scores [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/wattpad).
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Workforce is distributed across 85 countries, suggesting strong remote/hybrid flexibility. Offices in Toronto (HQ), South Korea, and the United States.
- **Notable Perks**: Join a global creative community; work across tech, design, service, and corporate functions; be part of the world’s No. 1 storytech company; career growth in rapidly scaling entertainment-tech environment [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/wattpad), [careers.webtoon.com](https://careers.webtoon.com/).
- **Engineering/Creative Balance**: Roles span tech (12 openings), design (8), service/business (21), and corporate (24), offering variety for both engineers and storytelling professionals.

## Sources
1. [wattpad.com](https://wattpad.com)
2. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/wattpad)
3. [business.wattpad.com](https://business.wattpad.com/)
4. [company.wattpad.com/jobs](https://company.wattpad.com/jobs)
5. [careers.webtoon.com](https://careers.webtoon.com/)
6. [linkedin.com/company/wattpad](https://linkedin.com/company/wattpad)

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