Yoo Byung-jae's company to revise controversial intern job ad

Content production company Blackpaper, co-founded by broadcaster Yoo Byung-jae, has announced it will revise an intern job posting that sparked controversy online. The advertisement for a Project Manager (PM) position drew criticism for its demanding requirements and lack of a clear path to permanent employment.

The original job posting stipulated a six-month full-time commitment, regardless of whether the intern would be converted to a permanent role. It also required candidates to understand creator content and variety/YouTube content structures, possess basic image and video editing skills, and ideally have experience in SNS channel operation and content creation, as well as an interest in IP development for goods, emoticons, and characters.

Online communities reacted strongly to the posting, with many questioning the decision to recruit a PM as an intern and deeming the required qualifications more suitable for an experienced professional. The lack of a permanent position guarantee, despite the extensive list of requirements, was a particular point of contention.

In response to the backlash, Blackpaper CEO Yoo Gyu-sun stated in an interview with Ilgan Sports that the company would address the misunderstandings and revise the job advertisement. The company aims to rectify the issues raised by the public regarding its recruitment practices.

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We will revise it.