[WEBTOON] Senior Manager, Trust & Safety Compliance

Los Angeles, California
WEBTOON – WEBTOON | Operations /
Full-time /
Remote
As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON has revolutionized the comics industry for comic fans and creators. Today, a diverse new generation of international comic artists have found a home on WEBTOON, where the company’s storytelling technology allows anyone to become a creator and build a global audience for their stories.

With a massive catalog of incredible digital comics from rising stars on WEBTOON CANVAS platform, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators, there’s something for every type of comic fan on WEBTOON. With an average of 89+ million monthly active users, and WEBTOON adaptations on Netflix, HBO Max, and other screens around the world, WEBTOON’s passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. The company has worked with DC Comics, Marvel Entertainment, HYBE, and many more of the world’s biggest entertainment brands.

The Sr. Trust & Safety Compliance Manager will oversee platform compliance projects for content and user safety. As part of the Brand Safety team at WEBTOON, you will join a team of trust and safety professionals dedicated to maintaining user and platform safety through research, policy, and advocacy. Our Brand Safety team works at the intersection of technology, legal and compliance, user operations, content publishing, and entertainment. You must be detail-oriented, visual, and self-motivated, with strong verbal and written communications skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

    • Lead strategy and operations for platform and user safety compliance; prepare reports and briefings related to regulatory compliance requirements for Americas, EU, and Asia
    • Lead monthly policy and compliance meetings/forums with internal stakeholders
    • Support the development and implementation of our trust and safety policies for existing and new product features, based on regulatory compliance requirements, in close collaboration with Legal teams.
    • Resolve escalated inquiries and issues regarding copyright and privacy.
    • Assist with a broad set of activities that support policy development and implementation in the company for platform campaigns and events 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Education: B.A./B.S. in related fields, JD preferred, but not required
    • 5+ years' experience in trust and safety or related fields (must have experience in UGC moderation)
    • Strong proficiency with technology and online project management systems: SharePoint, MS Office, Airtable 
    • Must have experience working with Zendesk
    • Proficiency in Excel and/or SQL, and experience preparing data and research-based reports
    • Culturally aware of trends and pop culture in United States, LATAM, EU, and Asia
    • Interested in content policy, compliance, and/or internet governance
    • Ability to manage risk and balance organizational needs
    • Must have experience working with multicultural company

WHAT WE OFFER:

    • Career development; we believe in mentorship and investing in your learning, supporting you to achieve your goals
    • Health benefits, including vision and dental!
    • Generous PTO and Parental Leave Top-up
    • 401K Contributions 
    • Commuter Benefits 
    • Global WEBTOON and LINE FRIENDS discount program
    • Winter break shutdown and a whole lot more!
WEBTOON is owned by South Korea’s internet conglomerate Naver. In 2021, Naver acquired webnovel app Wattpad. The move aligned WEBTOON, the world’s largest digital comics platform, with Wattpad, the world’s leading webnovel platform. Together, these storytelling technology platforms reach a combined audience of 166 million people around the world.

Join us and work with some of the biggest artists, IP, and fandoms in comics!