Sunnyvale, California, United States · Remote OK
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 s…
Skills: Localization, Translation, Screenwriting, Mandarin Proficiency, English Proficiency
Sunnyvale, California, United States • Remote OK
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Adapt Chinese scripts, books, and other content into English scripts for the ReelShort platform while maintaining original intent and cultural nuances. Collaborate with team leads and writers to ensure consistency and quality in storytelling across platforms.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, Film Studies, or a related field with proven experience in film or TV localization. Proficiency in Mandarin is required, with a strong understanding of cultural differences between Chinese and English-speaking audiences.
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 looking for a passionate Localization Specialist to join our Content Operations team. As a Localization Specialist, you will play a vital role in translating and adapting scripts, books, and related content into English scripts for ReelShort. Experience in the film/TV show/screenwriting industry is preferred, and proficiency in Mandarin is required for this role.
Responsibilities:
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
Small screen, BIG story!
𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘇𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 is a rapidly growing company based in Silicon Valley, California, specializing in mobile gaming, reading, and streaming. We are passionate about blending creativity with technology to deliver engaging, innovative digital experiences. Our apps are designed to entertain and connect a diverse global audience through the power of storytelling. We are committed to redefining digital entertainment by fostering a community where creators and fans collaborate, share, and explore new stories and content together. 𝙍𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩 – The #1 vertical streaming platform, delivering high-quality, bite-sized mini-dramas that revolutionize short-form entertainment. With dozens of original shows available and many more on the way, ReelShort is reshaping on-the-go storytelling. 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 – An interactive storytelling app where your choices shape the narrative. With genres like romance, fantasy, sci-fi, and drama, this immersive experience transforms reading into a personal adventure. 𝙈𝙮𝙁𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (formerly KISS) – A premier reading app with 20,000+ books across multiple genres. With over 2.5M downloads, it’s a hub for both avid readers and emerging writers. We’ve signed 600+ books from new authors in just a few months, expanding user-generated content (UGC) opportunities. ReelShort 🔗 www.reelshort.com Chapters 🔗 crazymaplestudio.com/chapters MyFiction 🔗 www.myfiction.com 𝙅𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢: https://apply.workable.com/crazymaplestudio/
Offices: Sunnyvale, California 94089, US · Culver City, CA 90232, US · Shenzhen, CN · Beijing, CN
Small screen, BIG story!
𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘇𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 is a rapidly growing company based in Silicon Valley, California, specializing in mobile gaming, reading, and streaming. We are passionate about blending creativity with technology to deliver engaging, innovative digital experiences. Our apps are designed to entertain and connect a diverse global audience through the power of storytelling. We are committed to redefining digital entertainment by fostering a community where creators and fans collaborate, share, and explore new stories and content together. 𝙍𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩 – The #1 vertical streaming platform, delivering high-quality, bite-sized mini-dramas that revolutionize short-form entertainment. With dozens of original shows available and many more on the way, ReelShort is reshaping on-the-go storytelling. 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 – An interactive storytelling app where your choices shape the narrative. With genres like romance, fantasy, sci-fi, and drama, this immersive experience transforms reading into a personal adventure. 𝙈𝙮𝙁𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (formerly KISS) – A premier reading app with 20,000+ books across multiple genres. With over 2.5M downloads, it’s a hub for both avid readers and emerging writers. We’ve signed 600+ books from new authors in just a few months, expanding user-generated content (UGC) opportunities. ReelShort 🔗 www.reelshort.com Chapters 🔗 crazymaplestudio.com/chapters MyFiction 🔗 www.myfiction.com 𝙅𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙢: https://apply.workable.com/crazymaplestudio/
Offices: Sunnyvale, California 94089, US · Culver City, CA 90232, US · Shenzhen, CN · Beijing, CN
