Korea Lead

About Story Protocol

Story Protocol aims to grow the creativity of the internet. The internet has introduced revolutionary new methods of developing and distributing creative work: endless remixing, participatory franchises, and AI generated content. However, our current intellectual property infrastructure works against the openness of the internet instead of embracing it. Story Protocol is building an IP infrastructure optimized for the internet era.

Story Protocol aims to address these crucial requirements. Our mission is to unleash the creativity of the internet by building the native IP infrastructure layer of the web.

Our open IP repository enables creative IPs — prose, images, audio, and more — to record their evolutionary journey from inception through the endless combinatorics of digital co-creation. Beyond tracking the provenance and attribution of IP as it grows, we also provide modules that power frictionless composability, allowing anyone to contribute to an IP and to capture the value of that contribution.

Just as Git revolutionized the development of open source software by encompassing the networked evolution of code, Story Protocol is transforming the development of creative IP.

Our team features deep expertise in media, tech, and business. Founding team members are successful serial entrepreneurs. We are fortunate to have raised a $54m Series A led by a16z.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced ecosystem builder to join our team as the Korea Lead. In this role, you will oversee marketing initiatives to build awareness in the region and lead BD efforts to attract talented teams to launch unique and differentiated projects on Story. You are also expected to foster a thriving community, coordinate media coverage, and manage events to educate and attract local builders. Your past experience and clear playbook will be invaluable in this role while being flexible to adapt to new changes. The ideal candidate is very detail-oriented and process-driven, and has a good understanding of all ecosystem components.

Responsibilities

• Identify and nurture innovative projects and partners in Korea to unlock novel use cases made possible by Story
• Own and manage the partnership pipeline in Korea. Maintain an up-to-date database, and coordinate with the broader team to ensure successful execution
• Nurture existing relationships with our ecosystem partners, and community collaborators and proactively set recurring syncs for timeline alignment
• Conduct market research and analysis to inform strategy and identify growth opportunities in Korea
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, and BD on major initiatives to achieve maximum synergy
• Foster a vibrant community of creators, developers, and users in Korea, driving engagement and adoption of the networkCraft compelling narratives and content that resonate with the Korean market
• Plan and execute events, meetups, and other activities to educate and engage with the local community
• Support the CEO’s strategic partnership initiatives in Korea

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in consulting, technology, or entertainment, with a focus on strategy, business development, or growth.
• Experience in the crypto sector, especially in leading ecosystem growth or partnerships, is highly preferred
• Exceptional writing and communication skills in both Korean and English, with a keen eye for narrative and storytelling. Strong organizational and process management abilities
• Deep understanding of the Korean market, including key players, trends, and cultural nuances.
• Familiarity with blockchain technology and its applications, including its impact on intellectual property and creator monetization
• Highly organized, process-driven, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously. Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and technology
• Ability to create detailed proposals, meeting recaps, PR drafts in a fast paced environment is preferred