About the Role:We are seeking a talented and creative Adaptation Writer to join our team and help bring captivating stories from all over the world to Western audiences. As an Adaptation Writer, you will play a crucial role in transforming translated Webtoons and manga into engaging and culturally relevant content for our US audience.Responsibilities:AI-Assisted Adaptation: Utilize our advanced AI tool to adapt and localize dialogues, text, and characters from translated East Asian Webtoons and manga.Fine-Tuning and Quality Control: Meticulously review and refine AI-generated content to ensure accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and consistency with the original source material and target audience.Cultural Nuance: Maintain a deep understanding of both Eastern and Western cultures to bridge the gap and deliver culturally appropriate adaptations.Character Development: Adapt characters to resonate with Western audiences while preserving their core personalities and motivations.Collaboration: Work closely with lettering teams to ensure seamless integration of localized dialogues into the comic panels.Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous quality checks to identify and rectify any errors or inconsistencies in the adapted content.Deadline Adherence: Manage time effectively to meet project deadlines and maintain a high level of productivity.Requirements:Language Proficiency: Strong command of the English language, particularly US dialects.Cultural Understanding: A deep understanding of both Eastern and Western cultures, including social norms, humor, and references.Adaptation Skills: Proven ability to adapt and localize content while preserving the original intent and tone.Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency.Creativity: A creative mindset to develop engaging and innovative adaptations.Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to overcome challenges and find creative solutions.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s/ Master’s Degree in English LiteratureKeen interest and understanding of elements of comics such as dialogue bubble placement, sfx, text flow, etc.Adequate familiarity with mainstream US-based comicsA fair understanding of American pop culture in general, including their idioms, interpersonal relationships, linguistic nuances, racial and religious sentiments, etc.Use of AI and prompt-building in the creative process.A passion for manga and anime.If you are a talented and passionate Adaptation Writer with a keen eye for detail and a love for storytelling, we encourage you to apply.
Job Title
Pocket FM | Adaptation Writer