Full-Time

WEBTOON] IT Budget & Procurement Specialist

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Wattpad

Wattpad

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital platform for storytelling and publishing

Compensation Overview

$70k - $80k/yr

Mid

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
  • Proven IT procurement/budget management experience (3 years preferred).
  • Fluency in Korean & English (written & spoken).
  • Strong IT hardware/software knowledge.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Excel and financial tools.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility to work outside standard hours as needed.
Responsibilities
  • Analyze IT needs, translating them into budget and procurement plans for WEBTOON's affiliates.
  • Manage IT budget development, tracking, forecasting, and reporting, including periodic user access reviews to ensure accurate license management, optimize software spending, and maintain compliance.
  • Oversee IT procurement cycle (hardware, software, services), including vendor negotiation. Support IT projects by coordinating procurement activities, managing budgets related to project purchases, and ensuring timely delivery of necessary hardware, software, and services.
  • Communicate effectively with Korean vendors and internal stakeholders.
  • Assist with IT asset management and support IT projects.

Wattpad connects a global community of 90 million readers and writers through storytelling. It provides a digital platform where users can create, share, and discover stories. Writers can showcase their work, while readers can find new and engaging content. Wattpad operates on a multifaceted business model that includes advertising, premium subscriptions, and content monetization. Users can access a free version supported by ads or choose a premium subscription for an ad-free experience and extra features. Additionally, Wattpad partners with entertainment companies to adapt popular stories into books, movies, and TV series through Wattpad Studios, allowing writers to reach wider audiences. Wattpad Books publishes popular stories from the platform, helping writers transition from digital to traditional publishing. The goal of Wattpad is to support diverse voices and foster original storytelling in the digital content and entertainment market.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$717.8M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for interactive storytelling formats benefits Wattpad's chat-based stories.
  • AI-driven content creation tools enhance Wattpad's content library and user attraction.
  • Gen Z's preference for user-generated content aligns with Wattpad's core offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Executive turnover may lead to instability in leadership and strategic direction.
  • Departure of CFO Dan Budlovsky could impact Wattpad's financial strategies and stability.
  • Integration with WEBTOON may stretch resources and divert focus from core services.

What makes Wattpad unique

  • Wattpad connects 90 million global readers and writers through its storytelling platform.
  • Wattpad Studios adapts popular stories into books, movies, and TV series.
  • Wattpad Books publishes digital stories, supporting diverse voices in traditional publishing.

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Benefits

Competitive salary

Full health benefits

Career development & mentorship opportunities

RRSP matching

Generous parental leave

Flexible hours

Company News

BetaKit
Nov 8th, 2024
Aron Levitz named co-president of Wattpad as #CDNtech executive turnover continues through the fall

In 2019, Wattpad Studios expanded into publishing with the launch of Wattpad Books, which brought Wattpad's online novels to bookshelves in North America.

BetaKit
Nov 8th, 2024
Aron Levitz Named Co-President Of Wattpad As #Cdntech Executive Turnover Continues Through The Fall

Chexy, PureFacts, Carbon Upcycling and more are among the latest to shake up their C-suites

C21 Media
Nov 8th, 2024
Aron Levitz named co-president of story platform Wattpad, will retain studio oversight

Nam was appointed as president of Wattpad on an interim basis in 2022, following the departure of Jeanne Lam, and in April was made president on a permanent basis.

World Screen
Nov 8th, 2024
Wattpad Elevates Aron Levitz

Following Wattpad's acquisition by WEBTOON in 2021, Levitz was named president of Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, an integrated studio and publishing business that has introduced webcomics and webnovels to new entertainment audiences around the world.

SpaceQ
Aug 6th, 2024
Dan Budlovsky Named As New Chief Financial Officer for Kepler Communications

Budlovsky joins Kepler from Wattpad, a storytelling platform where he was also the CFO nearly seven years.