[WEBTOON] Sr. Marketing Manager - D Comics Project
WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. (Wattpad & WEBTOON Family of Brands)
Apply to this jobWEBTOON is becoming the home for Marvel and Disney comics — a new subscription app where fans read, collect, and stay connected to the stories and characters they love. We're building the definitive destination for Marvel/Disney IP, and we're looking for a Sr. Marketing Manager to help it grow. This role reports to the Head of Marketing and will support all aspects of the marketing function with a focus on new marketing campaign development and paid media campaigns. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in entertainment or comic book marketing with a focus on growth marketing campaigns and is comfortable being hands-on in a lean environment.
It’s an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building brands, thrives in highly collaborative environments, and is passionate about entertainment, fandom, and culture.
Primary Responsibilities
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Develop and launch tentpole marketing campaigns designed to attract new readers or re-engage lapsed ones. Oversee all aspects of campaign development, working in conjunction with internal teams and agencies to bring new programs to market.
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Oversee performance marketing agency to manage ongoing paid media spend. Develop hypotheses, design programs and optimize campaigns with an ongoing focus on improving customer acquisition metrics.
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Track and report campaign performance on an ongoing basis—including the impact on platform metrics as well as brand health indicators such as awareness, consideration, preference, and perception.
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Explore new channels and partnerships to unlock new audiences and distribution opportunities.
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Own the ongoing marketing calendar – tracking internal and partner schedules to ensure coordinated promotions across all key moments.
Required Qualifications
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7+ years of marketing experience, ideally within entertainment or fandom-driven industries. Experience in the comics industry strongly preferred.
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Strong understanding of growth marketing, with proven experience developing and optimizing performance marketing campaigns.
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Experience marketing to fandom-driven audiences and a strong understanding of fan communities and fan behavior.
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Experience working within a global organization, with a demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and influence teams without direct authority.
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Experience collaborating with internal creative teams and external agencies to develop impactful creative campaigns.
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Strong analytical mindset with the ability to leverage consumer research, brand tracking, and campaign performance data to inform strategy.
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Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to independently manage multiple initiatives, budgets, timelines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
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Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
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Highly adaptable and comfortable navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and a dynamic work environment.
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Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean is a plus.
Salary Range and Description
Summary
Lead marketing campaigns to grow fandom and increase readership for comics.
Job title
Sr. Marketing Manager - D Comics Project
Experience level
7+ years
Minimum experience
7+ years exp
Industry
entertainment
Location requirements
El Segundo, California, on-site; remote not specified
Salary
$120k–$160k
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
El Segundo, CA, USA