[WEBTOON] Korean-English Interpreter

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.We are seeking a Korean-English Interpreter who will play a vital role in fostering effective communication within our diverse team, bridging language and cultural barriers. Your responsibilities will include accurately translating both written and spoken content for our Global CEO and stakeholders throughout our organization. If you possess strong communication skills, a high proficiency in Korean language and a proactive attitude, this opportunity could be a perfect fit for you. This is a hybrid role is based at our Los Angeles office, with the expectation to work onsite as business needs arise.

Essential Duties :

• Provide accurate interpretation services between Korean and English speakers, maintaining the meaning, tone, and context of the original message
• Conduct consecutive interpretation by listening to the speaker and delivering the interpretation in the target language during pauses or at appropriate intervals
• Perform simultaneous interpretation during conferences or events
• Familiarize yourself with the subject matter of upcoming assignments, conduct research, and prepare relevant glossaries and materials to ensure accurate interpretation
• Possess a deep understanding of both Korean and English cultures, as well as their customs, etiquette, and idiomatic expressions, to accurately convey messages in the appropriate cultural context
• Adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines, ensuring the privacy and sensitivity of all interpreted conversations and documents
• Uphold high standards of professionalism, ethics, and integrity while representing the organization and maintaining professional relationships with clients
• Stay updated with industry trends, language developments, and relevant subject matter to enhance interpretation skills and expand knowledge base

Qualifications :

$80,000 - $100,000 a yearWith 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