Writer - ReelShort, Elastic Heart Studio (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:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Writer to join our team for the production of many Reelshort Mobisode Series with Elastic Heart Studio. As the Writer, you will be responsible for working with the Head of Studio and Head Writer to conceptualize projects and create 60-80 approximate one-minute-long episodes per project. This role requires a strong creative vision, time management skills, a genuine love for romance and romance in media, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of professionals.

Responsibilities:

Production:

• Travel (when necessary) to help facilitate productions. This includes being on set for 12+ hours/day, sometimes on weekends.

Creative:

• Collaborate with writers, directors, and other creative team members to develop compelling storylines, characters, and themes for the series.
• Provide creative feedback and guidance throughout the production process to maintain artistic integrity and alignment with the series' vision.
• Ensure that each episode maintains consistent quality and adheres to brand standards.
• Reads source material (monthly) for projects.
• Write 1 ReelShort or interactive live action every 4 weeks. Work with Head Writer to implement creative feedback that adheres to our style and mission.

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)
• Attend weekly team meeting
• Attend weekly meetings with Head of Studio and other leadership
• Attend any creative brainstorming or workshop meetings

Quality Assurance:

• Maintain the overall creative vision and quality standards of Elastic Heart Studio projects.

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 Writer 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 time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Creative vision and the ability to implement constructive feedback from creative team members.
• Knowledge of the film and television industry, as well as the romance industry, including current trends and emerging tropes.
• Master's degree in film, creative writing, or related field preferred, but not required.
• Minimum 5 years experience required
• Please submit at least 3 writing samples with your resume. At least 1 must be romance.

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.