QuarterFull is hiring a full-time Japan Author Scouting & Partnerships Specialist at our office in Pangyo, Seongnam, South Korea.
This is an author research and partnership role. You will identify Japanese fiction writers and propose collaborations for new original stories, working with our Korean team.
JAPAN MARKET RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research Japanese fiction platforms, publishing media and creative communities to identify potential author partners.
- Read authors' work and public reader feedback, and explain why each candidate is a suitable partner.
- Verify official contact channels and write tailored, professional proposals in Japanese.
- Manage replies and follow-up, coordinate collaboration discussions with the Korean team, and keep clear research and outreach records.
REQUIREMENTS
- Natural, professional and courteous written Japanese, with a deep understanding of Japanese fiction, readers, culture and creative communities.
- Korean for meetings, reports and business discussions. Non-native Korean speakers must hold TOPIK Level 6; practical Korean ability will also be assessed.
- Currently resident in South Korea and able to commute to Pangyo for full-time, on-site work.
- Independent research, clear reasoning and reliable follow-up.
Long-term experience living, studying or working in Japan is valued. Experience in publishing, author outreach, content acquisition, sales or partnerships is welcome. Applicants without directly related work experience may apply. Applicants of any nationality may apply.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Permanent, full-time; Monday-Friday. Start before 11:30 a.m. and manage your schedule while meeting full-time work commitments.
Annual salary: KRW 40,000,000 or more, before tax; final compensation discussed after interview based on experience and ability.
Office: FastFive B1, 660 Daewangpangyo-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. This is an on-site position.
HOW TO APPLY
Email show contact info
with the subject [Japan Author Scouting Application] Your Name.
Include:
1. Resume or materials showing your experience.
2. Experience living, studying or working in Japan, Japanese and Korean proficiency, and TOPIK qualification if applicable.
3. Confirmation of current residence in Korea, ability to commute to Pangyo and earliest start date.
4. A Korean self-introduction of up to 300 characters.
5. A brief answer in Japanese: Where and how would you research Japanese writers, how would you select candidates, and how would you contact them to propose collaboration? Include at least one public research link, a method to verify the official contact channel, and a sample first outreach message of 2-3 sentences. You do not need to contact any authors during the application process.
SELECTION
Application review, including an approximately 30-minute online coffee chat with selected applicants, followed by final review and an in-person interview for selected candidates.