[Remote] Freelance Webcomic Editor (Korean-to-English) – Manta

[Remote] Freelance Webcomic Editor (Korean-to-English) – Manta (Seoul)

RIDI is looking for talented Webtoon editors to help bring our original and licensed content to a global audience on our comic platform, Manta.

As a remote freelancer, you will ensure our English-localized webtoons maintain the highest quality, capturing the nuance of the original Korean work while providing a seamless reading experience for a global audience.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance: Edit and QC English translations of Korean webtoons to ensure error-free, publication-ready episodes.

Content Refining: Enhance writing style, tone, and flow; fix unnatural English usage or "translation-ese."

Accuracy Check: Compare source (KR) and target (EN) texts to catch mistranslations, context issues, or continuity errors (names, plot points, etc.).

Proofreading: Thoroughly check for typos, punctuation, and grammar.

Visual QC: Spot design errors such as missing elements or file issues.

Compliance: Ensure all content adheres to RIDI's English Translation Guidelines.

Qualifications

Native-level fluency in English with a solid grasp of American English grammar/punctuation.

Advanced Korean proficiency (TOPIK 5+ or equivalent/KIIP 5+ preferred).

Professional experience in proofreading, editing, or translation.

Impeccable attention to detail and a passion for storytelling.

Preferred Qualities

Direct experience in webtoon/comic localization.

Flexible availability during weekdays (Please specify your weekly capacity in your resume).

Working Conditions

Location: 100% Remote (Candidates residing in Korea must hold a valid work visa).

Schedule: Flexible, project-based, depending on the publishing cycle.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please submit your resume/CV to: 📩 https://forms.gle/QgFBcLSKEhMM7BWH8

Note: Candidates who pass the initial document screening will be invited to complete a mandatory editorial and translation test as part of the selection process.

• Due to the high volume of applications, please understand that we may only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.