Crazy Maple Studio Visa Sponsorship USA

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: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Creative Producer to join our team for the production of many Reelshort Vertical Drama series with Elastic Heart Studio. As the Creative Producer, you will be responsible for assisting the Head of Studio in overseeing aspects of production from concept development to final delivery. This role requires strong organizational skills, creative vision, a genuine love for romance and romance in media, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Production Management:
• Manages all aspects of production, from pre-production to post-production, ensuring smooth operations and timely delivery
• Assists with casting, location scouting, and hiring of key crew members, or approving key members presented by production partners
• Monitor the progress of production, troubleshoot issues and make necessary adjustments as required
• Travel to help facilitate productions. This includes being on set for 12+ hours/day, sometimes on weekends

• Manage more than one project at a time in different stages of production

• Creative Direction:

• Work closely with writers, directors, and other creative team members to develop compelling visual concepts for each mobisode.
• Make sure that the script will be interpreted appropriately to represent the company goal on the screen and to maximize audience engagement across mobile platforms
• Assure our key scenes and moments are executed correctly on set and fit both the series and brand standard
• Complete at least one pass of creative and production focused notes on each script assigned
• Provide creative feedback and guidance throughout the production process to maintain artistic integrity and alignment with the series' and studio's vision
• Ensure that each episode maintains consistent quality and adheres to brand standards
• Direct cover and still photoshoots with the production crew while on production set
• Lead notes for each assigned project for post-production. This includes but is not limited to 3 rounds of notes to picture lock, 2 rounds of color/sound mix/subtitle notes, and sometimes reviewing other producers' notes for series consistency

• Read and familiarize with all scripts entering the production process. Work with Writers and Head Writer to troubleshoot any questions or potential issues in-script before passing along to the production crew

• Team Leadership:

• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where team members feel motivated and empowered to excel
• Be responsive to messages over DingTalk during work hours (9:30 am - 5:30 pm PST) and during shoot times
• Attend weekly team meetings
• Attend weekly meetings with Head of Studio and other leadership

• Attend all production and casting meetings for any assigned projects and lead the discussion on wardrobe, locations, and schedules

• Quality Assurance:

• Maintain the overall creative vision and quality standards of Elastic Heart Studio projects
• Review cuts, provide feedback, and work with the post team to achieve the desired final product
• Ensure the final product adheres to technical specifications and is optimized for various distribution platforms
• Some duties may include script coordination on set and during post

• Work with the internal product team to conceptualize the final poster and QA each show before launch at least twice

• Distribution and Promotion:

• Monitor audience feedback and engagement metrics to inform future production decisions and marketing efforts

• Miscellaneous:

• Must be able to sit at a computer and focus for extended periods of time, with breaks as needed
• This role will require flexibility and a willingness to take on new projects on short notice

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Producer in film or television production, with a strong portfolio of successful projects
• Proven experience in the romance genre in film, television, or other media
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
• Creative vision and the ability to provide constructive feedback to creative team members
• Knowledge of the film and television industry, including current trends and emerging technologies
• Master's degree in film, communications, or related field preferred, but not required
• Minimum 5 years experience required

Benefits

Compensation: This position offers the following yearly rate: $100,000

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.