[WEBTOON] Creator Payments Operations Specialist

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

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El Segundo, California on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted June 9, 2026 Last posted June 9, 2026
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, 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

Compensation (from employer):
60000–80000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Manage global payout operations and support creators' payment processes.

Job title

Creator Payments Operations Specialist

Experience level

proven operational experience

Industry

entertainment

Location requirements

El Segundo, California, remote work not allowed

Salary

$60k–$80k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

bilingual fluencyfinancial operationsstakeholder managementanalytical skills

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

payment operationscreatorsmonetizationglobal payout
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

El Segundo, CA, USA

On-site City