[인턴] 콘텐츠 로컬라이징 및 사업개발 매니저(미국)

[Internship] U.S. Content Localization & Market Development Manager

Kitto Global Team | KakaoStyle

🟡 About KakaoStyle

At KakaoStyle, we believe everyone has their own unique style — and discovering something you love brings more joy and individuality to everyday life. Through personalized recommendations that feel like we’ve read your mind, we help everyone find their style with ease, creating a world where diverse styles can coexist.

Since the launch of Zigzag in 2015, we’ve expanded from fashion to beauty and lifestyle categories. Using AI-driven personalization, we recommend products based on preferred shops, interests, and past purchases — turning shopping into a more meaningful journey.
With PORTSTY, a platform tailored for the 40s–50s demographic, we’re becoming Korea’s leading lifestyle commerce company across all age groups.

📌 Recent Highlights

• KakaoStyle is rapidly growing, serving women from teens to their 70s.
• Zigzag saw a 49% increase in purchases from top 100 shops, attracting both new and loyal customers.
• PORTSTY has surpassed 1 million members — a must-have app for 40–50s online shoppers.

🔎 Want to learn more? Check out: KakaoStyle Culture

🟡 About the Kitto Global Team

The Kitto Global Team is building Kitto, a K-culture & lifestyle media brand for global markets.
We analyze data from various media channels and develop SNS-centered content that delivers K-culture to users in Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, and beyond.

From original stories to branded content, we actively collaborate with external creators and editors.
Our diverse team — including members from Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam — leverages unique cultural insights to generate innovative ideas and solutions.

We value openness and creativity, frequently sharing thoughts and content that inspire one another. Most of all, this is a team where you’ll directly experience launching meaningful services in new global markets.

🔗 Kitto TikTok (Official)
🔗 Kitto Instagram (Official)
🔗 How We Bring K-Content to Global Users

🟡 What You’ll Do

• Localize Kitto’s content for the U.S. market, based on a deep understanding of American culture and language.
• Curate and publish U.S.-friendly content across Instagram, TikTok, and web platforms.
• Operate and manage Kitto US through collaboration and communication with various partners.
• Research local competitors, market trends, and platform dynamics to uncover insights and drive localization strategy.

🟡 What You’ll Gain

• Full-cycle experience in planning, operating, and analyzing a global content channel for the U.S. market.
• Early-stage market testing experience — running experiments and rapidly learning from market responses.
• Skill-building opportunities in global content business, marketing, and cross-cultural communication.

🟡 We’re Looking for Someone Who...

• Has native-level English fluency, ideally with experience living or studying in the U.S.
• Can communicate fluently in Korean (for internal team communication).
• Understands American culture deeply and can apply it to content planning, creation, and localization.
• Has experience operating and growing social media channels (Instagram, TikTok, etc.).
• Is legally eligible to work in South Korea.
• For non-Koreans: Must hold or be able to obtain a valid visa (D-10, E-7 supported).

🟡 Bonus Points If You...

• Are curious about lifestyle experiences — from food, fashion, and music to everyday living.
• Stay on top of trends in K-pop, beauty, entertainment, and fashion — and know how to leverage them in content.
• Can adapt quickly and proactively experiment even in uncertain environments.
• Are passionate about entering new markets and exploring fresh business ideas.

🟡 Application Tips

📌 Resume Tips

• If you’ve lived or studied in the U.S., include detailed dates and location.
• There’s no fixed format — feel free to use your preferred resume style.
• Be sure your resume/CV clearly highlights your past roles, projects, and achievements.
• Attach your resume as a PDF file only (other file types may not be reviewed).

📌 Portfolio (optional but recommended)

• Describe the background, objective, problem, and results of each project.
• Include outcomes and insights from projects you led, including both successes and failures.
• Submit as a PDF or share a Notion page or link.

🟡 Recruitment Process

1. Application Review
2. 1st Interview (On-site)
3. Final Offer & Onboarding
   (Additional interview rounds or assignments may be included depending on the role.)

🕒 Process duration varies by role and applicant.
📝 Work terms (e.g., 3 months, 6 months) will be decided during the interview and may be extended up to 1 year.

🟡 Please Note

• This is an ongoing recruitment and may close early once the position is filled.
• You may apply to only one KakaoStyle position at a time.
• Reapplying for the same role is allowed 6 months after rejection.
• Sensitive personal info (e.g., salary expectations) should not be included in your resume.

📩 Questions? Check our FAQ or contact job@kakaostyle.com

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