This is RIDI (RIDI Books), the largest eBook platform in Korea.

We are looking for talented Webtoon Translators who will be able to bring our original and licensed content to a global audience on our new comic platform, Manta.

This is a remote, freelance position. We are taking applications from Korea as well as abroad.

Responsibilities:

• Produce high quality, localized translations of Chinese webtoons into English

• Maintain glossary of key phrases/character info/story terms for story continuity

• Follow quality, style, and content guidelines for translations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Native-level Chinese

• Native-level English

• Understanding of North American culture to be able to appropriately localize Chinese content

• Impeccable attention to detail (may be responsible for several titles and keeping track of all the story elements that entail)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Webtoon translation experience   

• Flexible availability (availability on weekdays, etc. Please include your usual availability in hours/week in your cover letter/resume)

   

Visa requirements: 

• If residing in Korea, only those with valid work visas will be considered.

• Candidates residing abroad may apply for this position.

Location: Remote Freelance Work  

Days of the week & hours: Weekdays/weekends depending on the publishing schedule. Due dates to be agreed on prior to taking on assignments.

Please take the translation sample linked below as part of your application.

Documents to be submitted:

• Resume

       - Please include your general availability in hours/week

• Translation sample ( Click )  

• Any other relevant translation/writing samples (if available).

Please write your initials at the end of your resume. Please note, due to the high volume of interest, we will not be able to respond to all applicants. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to speaking with you soon.

Rich imagination and deep insight.