Bilingual Video Editor (Contractor)

Company Overview:

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:

As a Video Editor, you will be responsible for creating and editing videos to support our expanding projects across the US and China. We are seeking a candidate with 1-3 years of experience in short video editing and a strong understanding of social media platforms. Familiarity with online short video formats, such as TikTok and Instagram, and proficiency in storytelling are essential. A degree in film or media communications and demonstrated editing skills are also required.

Responsibilities:

• Lead post-production editing for a wide range of content, including cinematic short films, trailers, and vertical-format videos tailored for mobile platforms.
• Edit live-action footage using professional software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve.
• Refine raw footage into engaging final cuts that align with the narrative, tone, and platform-specific requirements (e.g., 9:16 for vertical content).
• Collaborate with directors, producers, and writers to ensure the pacing, emotion, and story arc are optimized in the final product.
• Review and provide detailed feedback on cuts delivered by external studios and ensure alignment with brand and quality standards.
• Implement color correction, sound design, and transitions to elevate the storytelling quality.
• Analyze performance metrics (retention, click-through, etc.) from the marketing team and apply learnings to improve future edits.
• Troubleshoot any post-launch technical issues and ensure all deliverables meet platform and publishing requirements.
• Coordinate with global teams across different time zones to maintain a smooth and efficient editing workflow.
• Stay current on trends in mobile-first video content, especially TikTok-style and serialized storytelling formats, and continuously improve editing techniques accordingly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Film Production, Video Editing, Digital Media, or related field
• Ability to work from our Sunnyvale, CA office 5 days a week
• Proficient in Mandarin (verbal), Japanese or Spanish
• Experience in video editing and skillful in video editing software, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects (Davinci is a plus)
• Able to take direction and collaborate effectively while also demonstrating strong independent problem-solving skills to meet goals and deadlines without compromising quality
• Must bring a sharp eye for detail and a passion for perfecting every creative moment
• Strong creative thinker and is proactive in seeking out new solutions to challenges
• Must be familiar with major social media platforms, including but not limited to: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok
• Must have a sharp ear and instinct for pairing music that amplifies the story's emotion and tone
• Perform other duties as required
• Startup experience is a plus!

Benefits

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.