What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Video Editor (Mandarin, Spanish, or Japanese) position at Crazy Maple Studio?
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 3 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 Kiss, a platform for consuming and creating serialized romance.
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:
- Re-edit videos for our applications, including both animation and video footage, and create promotional ads.
- Review videos for any flaws and provide feedback on rough cuts.
- Consistently improve video content based on performance reports from the marketing team.
- Work effectively and collaboratively with global teams across various time zones.
- Ensure timely and consistent communication.
- Independently edit short films and film trailers.
- Review footage from collaborative studios and provide feedback on their edits.
- Consistently improve editing style as needed for each project.
- Work collaboratively with team members in a timely manner.
- Ensure the submitted film format is correct and promptly address any issues that arise after the film goes live.
- Ability to work from our Sunnyvale, CA office 5 days a week.
- Proficient in Mandarin (Verbal), Japanese or Spanish
- Minimum bachelors required in film, editing, digital media, or related degree
- Experience in video editing and skillful in video editing software, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects (Davinci is a plus)
- The ability to follow direction and solve problems independently/teamwork meeting goals and deadline while maintaining high quality
- Must be detail oriented and strive for perfection
- Strong creative thinker and is proactive in seeking out new solutions to challenges
- Must be familiar with social media platforms including but not limited to: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok
- Must have an ear and knack for pairing music with the story
- Perform other duties as required
- Startup experience is an asset
- Medical, Dental, and Vision 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.
