Full-Time

WEBTOON] Senior Associate

Social Media Marketing

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Wattpad

Wattpad

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital platform for storytelling and content sharing

Consumer Software
Social Impact
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$60k - $80kAnnually

Mid, Senior

Los Angeles, CA, USA

This is a hybrid position, which implies that the candidate will be required to work in-office some days.

Category
Social Media Marketing
Social Media
Required Skills
Animation
Data Analysis

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Degree
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Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience in social media marketing in the entertainment industry (required)
  • Specialist in developing social marketing strategies and content that are native to each channel and that can deliver tangible results
  • Deep understanding of how brands should use social authentically
  • Deeply engaged in WEBTOON, web comics, animation sphere online, staying on top of the latest news and trends within the community
  • A connoisseur of social media, particularly TikTok and YouTube
  • Excellent communication (written, oral, interpersonal) skills
  • Proficient in performing quantitative analysis on new follower acquisition/engagement and social media conversions
  • Experienced team player with the ability to work and collaborate with a variety of internal stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive work environment
Responsibilities
  • Assist Social Media Manager to develop social media marketing strategy and roadmap for all channels, including developing KPI and designing scalable processes, with a clear understanding of WEBTOON’s community of fans and creators.
  • Develop content strategy and produce highly effective content for WEBTOON’s owned and operated accounts across all social platforms including but not limited to YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Reddit.
  • Establish and manage the social editorial calendar on a weekly and monthly basis and ensure flawless execution of campaigns.
  • Discover and partner with influencers and WEBTOON Brand Ambassadors to widen WEBTOON’s reach and engagements on social media.
  • Develop and maintain a program to run strategic like-minded brand social partnerships to increase brand exposure to new audiences.
  • Grow and maintain the health of the community by constantly engaging with the community through extensive community listening and sharing content that best portray WEBTOON’s unique brand voice.
  • Collaborate with the Growth Marketing Team and Brand & Partnerships team to support marketing campaigns across all channels.
  • Track performance and growth with analytics and use the findings to adjust strategy for optimizing posts.
  • Stay abreast of social user trends and shifting behavior to be a social trendsetter.
Desired Qualifications
  • Graphic design & video editing skills a major plus

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. The platform operates on a 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. Wattpad also partners with entertainment companies to adapt popular stories into books, movies, and TV series through Wattpad Studios, allowing writers to reach wider audiences. Additionally, Wattpad Books publishes popular stories from the platform, helping writers transition from digital to traditional publishing. Wattpad's goal is to support diverse voices and foster original storytelling in the digital content and entertainment market.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$114.6M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for short-form content aligns with Wattpad's Tap product offering.
  • Popularity of webcomics and webnovels expands Wattpad's content and partnership opportunities.
  • Growing interest in diverse content allows Wattpad to promote underrepresented voices.

What critics are saying

  • Executive turnover, including Aron Levitz's appointment, may lead to leadership instability.
  • Wattpad's ban in Turkey could impact its user base and content creators.
  • Integration with WEBTOON may divert resources from Wattpad's core storytelling platform.

What makes Wattpad unique

  • Wattpad connects 90 million global readers and writers through its storytelling platform.
  • Wattpad Studios adapts popular stories into films, TV series, and books.
  • 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