[WEBTOON] Creator Payments Operations Specialist

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El Segundo, CA, USA
In-Office
60K-80K Annually
Mid level
News + Entertainment
The Role
Own and scale end-to-end global payout operations for CANVAS creators, handle payment-related creator support, troubleshoot payout issues, create self-service guides, and coordinate with Finance, Planning, and Engineering to automate and stabilize settlement processes for upcoming monetization initiatives.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.

As our global creator ecosystem rapidly expands, ensuring seamless, reliable monetization for our creators is more critical than ever. We are looking for a Creator Payments Operations Specialist to own and elevate the end-to-end global settlement operations for WEBTOON CANVAS. You will be the driving force behind stabilizing, optimizing, and scaling our payout infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity to build future-proof payment operations ahead of the curve, directly impacting the livelihoods of thousands of global creators.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own Global Settlements: Manage day-to-day global payout operations for CANVAS creators, transforming our current monthly cycle into a highly efficient, scalable process.

  • Champion Creator Success: Act as the primary point of contact for payment-related CS inquiries, guiding creators through payment method registration, troubleshooting payout delays, and building clear, self-service help guides.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Finance, Planning, and Engineering teams to diagnose system errors, patch operational gaps, and advocate for system automation.

  • Prep for the Future: Lay the operational groundwork for upcoming high-volume initiatives, including the rollout of subscription settlements, the expansion of ad revenue-share, and managing the operational transition during the Super Like phase-out.

Minimum Responsibilities

  • Bilingual Fluency (English and Korean): Professional-level proficiency in both written and verbal communication is required to collaborate effectively with South Korea-based engineering and product teams.

  • Operational Experience: Proven track record in operational execution, financial operations, or project management within a fast-paced environment.

  • Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively across diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders, including finance, product management, and engineering teams.

  • Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify system operational gaps, analyze process inefficiencies, and implement swift, accurate resolutions.

Salary Range and Description

    $60,000 - $80,000 / 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

Skills Required

  • Bilingual fluency in English and Korean (written and verbal)
  • Proven operational experience in operational execution, financial operations, or project management in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate across technical and non-technical stakeholders (finance, product, engineering)
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to identify system gaps and implement resolutions
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The Company
Toronto, Ontario
3,327 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Wattpad. Where Stories Live. Wattpad’s vision is to entertain and connect the world through stories. The global multi-platform entertainment company uses the power of community and technology to enable the creation and distribution of content across a variety of formats. Its flagship app, Wattpad, is home to a community of more than 90 million people who spend over 23 billion minutes a month engaged in original stories. Tap by Wattpad, the company’s second storytelling product, offers short, chat-based stories in over a dozen languages. Wattpad Studios co-produces stories for film, television, digital and print, together with industry partners. Wattpad Brand Partnerships offers a full suite of advertising products to help brands build deep engagement with Gen Z consumers. The company is proudly based in Toronto, Canada.

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