Director, Corporate Communications

[WEBTOON] Director, Corporate Communications
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.

Please note:

This is a 12-month fixed‑term employment opportunity hired under Wattpad Corp., primarily focused on supporting WEBTOON Entertainment corporate communications initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

Oversee the in‑house Corporate Communications team and agency partners.

Work with the Head of Communications to execute all U.S.‑focused corporate communications strategies, managing proactive storytelling, reacting swiftly to critical issues, and ensuring consistent messaging alignment with U.S. market trends and regulatory expectations.

Build and execute a high‑impact communications strategy to grow our Corporate brand among B2B audiences, including oversight of WEBTOON’s Linked In content program.

Manage executive thought‑leadership, securing and managing public event appearances for WEBTOON’s Leadership Team at major technology, business and culture events worldwide.

Develop compelling narratives that reinforce WEBTOON’s leadership in digital entertainment, storytelling innovation, and the creator economy, including speeches, panel remarks, and op‑eds for executive spokespeople.

Partner with Investor Relations and leadership to ensure alignment between corporate storytelling and financial narrative, supporting quarterly earnings cycles with messaging development, media engagement, and executive preparation.

Lead communications planning and execution for the launch of high‑profile global partnerships with leading entertainment brands, coordinating announcements and media moments.

Work with the WEBTOON Ad Solutions team to support ongoing media outreach and storytelling.

Create a strong pipeline of media pitches and opportunities that generate a steady stream of positive media coverage in Tier‑1 business and tech outlets.

Build and nurture relationships with top U.S. journalists and media outlets worldwide to tell WEBTOON’s story.

Anticipate and manage reputational risks and challenges.

Manage corporate communications project budget and investments in paid media.

Media‑train WEBTOON Entertainment spokespeople, ensuring teams are ready when they speak about our business.

What We’re Looking For

10+ years in Public Relations roles, with public company experience, leading teams.

Demonstrated ability in supporting Investor Relations functions, drafting key financial messaging, collaborating with IR, and ensuring consistent communication across corporate and financial stakeholders.

Deep expertise managing corporate communications with U.S. national and financial press and navigating regulatory and complex legal matters.

Strategic mindset, translating business needs into actionable PR strategies that positively impact business and the team.

Calm under pressure, capable of cutting through noise during crises and developing a strong point of view to diffuse negative or damaging press.

Understanding of business and financial media, press trends, and cultural movements, foreseeing their impact on our business.

Collaborative leadership, working cross‑functionally with product, leadership, and sales stakeholders.

Strong negotiator and communicator, convincing stakeholders to pay attention to the WEBTOON Entertainment story.

High standards for writing, communication, and PR practice, with strong attention to detail.

Enjoy working with data and analytics, extracting insights to inform PR and pitching approaches.

Structure‑oriented, overseeing team processes to ensure projects deliver…