Crazy Maple Studio, Inc.
Video Editor - Short-Form Narrative Content (Contractor)
Crazy Maple Studio, Inc., Culver City, California, United States, 90232
Crazy Maple Studio is a fast-growing company based in the Bay Area and Los Angeles, focusing on mobile gaming, reading, and streaming. We are proud to have a global team that drives our innovation and success across diverse markets.
Our flagship platform, ReelShort, is the #1 vertical streaming app in the U.S., with over 5 million DAU, delivering bite-sized episodic content that keeps viewers hooked. Other standout products include Chapters, where users shape immersive stories across drama, fantasy, and romance, and My Fiction, a platform for consuming and creating serialized romance.
We’re proud to be recognized as one of the Global Most Loved Workplaces 2025, reflecting our commitment to innovation, creativity, and an employee-first culture.
Position Overview We are looking for a Video Editor with a strong instinct for rhythm, pacing, and emotional hooks in short-form narrative content. This role is not limited by traditional continuity rules—footage may be AI-generated or limited, and creative editorial solutions are expected.
Projects may target male, female, or broad audiences, but all rely on clear emotional beats and high viewer retention.
Key Responsibilities
Edit short-form narrative videos with a focus on engagement and pacing
Build strong opening hooks, escalation, and emotional payoff through editing
Be creative when footage is limited or imperfect
Prioritize rhythm, impact, and clarity over strict continuity conventions
Collaborate with storyboard and AI generation artists to shape final storytelling
Iterate quickly based on creative feedback and performance goals
Qualifications
Strong sense of timing, rhythm, and emotional storytelling
Understanding of what makes content attention-grabbing in short-form platforms
Comfortable working with non-traditional or AI-generated footage
Ability to think creatively under constraints
High acceptance of AI-assisted workflows and new technologies
Experience editing short dramas, episodic content, anime-style edits, or experimental visuals
Familiarity with fast-paced, emotionally driven storytelling formats
Interest in evolving short-form and AI-driven content pipelines
Strong communication skills and ability to respond constructively to feedback
Compensation This contractor position offers the following monthly rate: $4500.
Crazy Maple Studio, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Our flagship platform, ReelShort, is the #1 vertical streaming app in the U.S., with over 5 million DAU, delivering bite-sized episodic content that keeps viewers hooked. Other standout products include Chapters, where users shape immersive stories across drama, fantasy, and romance, and My Fiction, a platform for consuming and creating serialized romance.
We’re proud to be recognized as one of the Global Most Loved Workplaces 2025, reflecting our commitment to innovation, creativity, and an employee-first culture.
Position Overview We are looking for a Video Editor with a strong instinct for rhythm, pacing, and emotional hooks in short-form narrative content. This role is not limited by traditional continuity rules—footage may be AI-generated or limited, and creative editorial solutions are expected.
Projects may target male, female, or broad audiences, but all rely on clear emotional beats and high viewer retention.
Key Responsibilities
Edit short-form narrative videos with a focus on engagement and pacing
Build strong opening hooks, escalation, and emotional payoff through editing
Be creative when footage is limited or imperfect
Prioritize rhythm, impact, and clarity over strict continuity conventions
Collaborate with storyboard and AI generation artists to shape final storytelling
Iterate quickly based on creative feedback and performance goals
Qualifications
Strong sense of timing, rhythm, and emotional storytelling
Understanding of what makes content attention-grabbing in short-form platforms
Comfortable working with non-traditional or AI-generated footage
Ability to think creatively under constraints
High acceptance of AI-assisted workflows and new technologies
Experience editing short dramas, episodic content, anime-style edits, or experimental visuals
Familiarity with fast-paced, emotionally driven storytelling formats
Interest in evolving short-form and AI-driven content pipelines
Strong communication skills and ability to respond constructively to feedback
Compensation This contractor position offers the following monthly rate: $4500.
Crazy Maple Studio, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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