Editor (Webcomics)

TL;DR

Editor (Webcomics): Leading the creative and commercial development of hirify.global Originals with an accent on vertical-scroll storytelling, pacing, and audience retention. Focus on identifying high-potential stories, mentoring creators, and implementing data-informed editorial frameworks to maximize title performance.

Location: Must be based in or able to work on-site in El Segundo, California

Company

A leading global platform for digital comics and hirify.globals.

What you will do

• Manage a slate of Original series from pitch to launch and through ongoing production.
• Provide actionable editorial feedback on pacing, hooks, cliffhangers, and long-term story structure.
• Develop and maintain editorial best-practice frameworks based on platform data and audience insights.
• Collaborate with creators to build sustainable production systems and workflows.
• Source diverse, commercially promising stories that align with platform strategic goals.
• Partner with Content Strategy, Marketing, and Operations teams to drive title performance.

Requirements

• 3+ years of editorial experience in webcomics or similar digital narrative formats.
• Strong understanding of vertical-scroll storytelling, pacing, and audience behavior.
• Demonstrated ability to guide creators and deliver high-quality editorial feedback.
• Exceptional communication, project management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret performance data and incorporate insights into editorial strategy.
• Passion for hirify.global, manga, manhwa, and genre fiction.

Nice to have

• Experience managing high-performing or breakout titles.
• Familiarity with content production pipelines and creator workflows.
• Understanding of platform-driven content businesses and monetization models.
• Korean or Japanese language familiarity.