Junior Writer - Comic

About Pocket FM

Pocket FM is a leading audio streaming platform where users can listen to audio content across formats like audio series, audiobooks, and podcasts. We are pioneering audio entertainment globally with a vision to build the largest audio OTT platform. With over 100k+ hours of content and 200k+ creators, we have one of the largest repositories of audio content.

Our mission is to give voice to stories from all around the world. Pocket FM has grown to 15 million MAL (monthly active listeners), spending an average of over 100 minutes every day. We are a Series C-funded start-up backed by marquee investors like Naver, Goodwater Capital, Lightspeed, Tanglin Venture Partners, and others.

You will be responsible for all elements of the Pocket Comics workflow process from request creation to job completion. The ideal candidate is a skilled writer who is an expert on media and entertainment in the comic industry— we are particularly interested in writers who have proven proficiency in writing and editing world-class creative content, and the ability to drive cross-functional projects.

A successful candidate is a highly motivated individual who works comfortably and autonomously in a fast-paced environment. Has a strong understanding of storytelling, narrative fiction, and web fiction. You have a demonstrated ability to manage priorities and projects and the right mix of organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Produce 1-2 comic book issues of quality content per day
• Collaborate with lead writers to adapt licensed audio content into comic book form
• Rewrite/proof concurrent projects across multiple genres
• Manage the workflow and delivery of comics and ensure external resources (vendors) have access to relevant information and provide editorial guidance
• Oversee quality control process and work cross-functionally with departments (creative, production, product) to identify critical blockers
• Oversee end-to-end localization workflow and provide regular progress updates
• Manage multiple projects within the program
• Contribute to project kick offs & meetings with cross-functional groups for planning
• Support innovation initiatives like A/B Tests

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Creative Writing, Film and Television, or Journalism.
• 2+ years’ experience in progressive editorial and acquisitions experience in comic book industry, fictional content creation, or scriptwriting.
• Must be comfortable with editing comic books and extensive knowledge of the comic book market place, meet tight deadlines, and workshopping storylines with a team of writers and editors
• Flexibility and versatility as a writer whether the assignment is a drama, rom-com, fantasy, or action.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Independent and self-motivated working style
• Strong preference for candidates who:
• Have understanding/experience designing assets for streaming OTT apps Wattpad, Royal Road, Radish, and similar web-fiction platforms.
• Fans of Comics, Webtoons, Light Novels, Chinese web-novels, and similar Eastern fiction content.

Location: Anywhere (Remote working)

Term: Six Month Contract (renewable)

Salary: Dependent on Experience (3-4k per month)

*Please note that candidates will be asked to complete a brief writing exercise as a part of the application process