QuarterFull is seeking someone to discover Japanese writers and propose collaborations to create new original works together. This position requires an understanding of the Japanese novel, reader, and creative community, and will involve working with the Korean team.
https://story.quarterfull.io/ja/
[Main duties]
1. We will research Japanese novel submission sites, creative communities, and publishing-related media to identify potential collaborators.
2. Review the work, reader reactions, and publicly available information, and organize the reasons for recommendation.
3. Confirm the official contact point, create a collaboration proposal for each artist, and contact them.
4. Manage replies and follow-ups, and share progress with the Korean team.
5. Record the investigation results, communication history, and progress.
[Working conditions]
Full-time employee. Monday to Friday, commuting to the Pangyo office in South Korea.
Employees begin work before 11:30 AM, and, based on the assumption of full-time employment, adjust their own schedules to complete their work before leaving.
Work location: 660 B1 FastFive, Daewangpanggyo-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do.
Salary: Annual salary of 40,000,000 won (before tax). Salary will be discussed after the interview, taking into account experience and abilities.
Assistance with work visa applications is available (qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met).
[Selection Process]
As part of the document screening process, we will conduct a casual online interview of approximately 30 minutes with some applicants. Based on a comprehensive review of their application documents and interview content, we will select candidates for in-person interviews. Those selected will be contacted individually.
・Someone who can create natural and polite business documents in Japanese.
・Someone who understands Japanese culture, novels, readers, and creative communities.
- Ability to participate in meetings, prepare reports, and discuss work matters with colleagues in Korean.
For non-native Korean speakers, a TOPIK Level 6 is the minimum requirement. Actual Korean language proficiency for business use will also be assessed.
We are looking for someone who can conduct independent research, explain the reasoning behind their decisions, and take responsibility for follow-up.
- Applicants must be able to commute to Pangyo and work full-time.
We will prioritize candidates who are native Japanese speakers and possess a deep understanding of Japanese culture and readers. Long-term residency, study, or work experience in Japan will also be given significant weight.
Experience in publishing, writer scouting, content acquisition, sales, or partnerships is a plus. Applicants without prior experience in related fields are also welcome.
[To apply] yoonhee@quarterfull.io
Subject: [Application for Japanese Writer Discovery and Scouting Position] Name
1. Resume or documents detailing your experience.
2. Experience living, studying, or working in Japan, Korean language proficiency, and TOPIK score information.
3. Whether Pangyo can come to work and when he can start working.
4. Self-introduction in Korean (within 300 characters)
5. A concise Japanese answer to the following question:
"If you were to discover a Japanese writer and propose a collaboration, where and how would you conduct your research, what criteria would you use to select candidates, and how would you contact them?"
Please include at least one link to publicly available materials, instructions on how to find contact information, and a sample initial proposal of 2-3 sentences. You do not need to actually contact the author.
Deadline: November 27, 2026 Contact: QuarterFull Recruitment Team / 010-3647-3484
