Wattpad · 2 months ago
[WEBTOON] Executive Director, Global Corporate Development
Los Angeles, California
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $250K/yr
7+ years expWEBTOON Entertainment Inc. is a leading global entertainment company known for its mobile webcomic platform. The Executive Director, Global Corporate Development, will work with top management to identify and execute M&A and investment opportunities to drive the company's global expansion.
ContentDigital EntertainmentMobile AppsPublishing
Responsibilities
Lead, coordinate, and support all phases of the M&A, investment, and partnership process from sourcing and evaluating opportunities through to execution to accelerate WEBTOON entertainment’s growth trajectory while creating synergy with business partners
Partner with executive and functional leaders to source, evaluate, and deliver strategic initiatives including M&A, investments, and partnerships—that expand the company’s growth pipeline and strengthen its market position
Apply strong business acumen to translate strategic priorities into actionable business development targets, identifying growth opportunities and aligning cross-functional support to drive execution
Conduct in-depth research on markets, competitors, and potential partners; maintain a strong external perspective; and form expert viewpoints on fast-evolving market trends
Translate market insights and trends into actionable business development targets, identifying growth opportunities and aligning cross-functional support to drive execution
Build and cultivate relationships with industry partners, startups, and investors as a key industry player and thought leader; represent the company at key industry events, conferences, and meetings to stay connected and develop new relationships in the media entertainment industry
Partner and build strong relationships with cross-functional teams (including content, product, operations, and marketing) to gain alignment, support, and secure internal resources to launch new business initiatives and execute strategic partnerships effectively
Qualification
Required
Minimum 7+ years of experience in corporate M&A, strategy, partnership or strategic finance in relevant IP-driven sectors such as entertainment, media, content, gaming, digital streaming platforms and/or financial services such as Investment Banking, PE/VC, and M&A consulting firms
Strong knowledge of the US entertainment, content and media landscape
Experience and exposure to the complete M&A lifecycle with hands on execution capabilities
Demonstrated excellent business acumen with proven track record of driving business forward as a strategic thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, including the capability to build complex financial models and executive-ready presentations to support decision-making
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English
Willingness to be hands-on and deeply involved in execution details
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive them to completion
Adaptable, flexible, and resilient, someone who can remain calm and works well under pressure, in a fast-moving environment with changing priorities
Results-oriented and driven, with a strong work ethic, high standards, meticulous attention to detail, and a conviction-led mindset
Cross-border communication skills and high-cultural sensitivity to Korean culture and business practice
Preferred
Proven experience leading the end-to-end process of M&A or large-scale strategic partnerships
Experience in project management, relationship management, and change management
An MBA and/or international experience is considered a plus
Benefits
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!
Company
Wattpad
Wattpad is a digital entertainment company providing an online social storytelling platform for original stories.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$117.8MKey Investors
Times BridgeTencentOMERS Ventures
2021-01-20Acquired
2019-03-13Series Unknown
2018-01-17Series Unknown· $51M
Leadership Team
Allen Lau
Co-Founder and CEO
Ivan Yuen
Co-Founder
Recent News
2026-01-17
2025-12-04
Business Wire
2025-12-03
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