Creative Production Assistant (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 motivated and detail-oriented Creative Production Assistant to join our team. This role supports the production and creative teams in developing innovative, trend-driven content for ReelShort. The ideal candidate is passionate about social media, pop culture, and storytelling, with hands-on skills in editing and production. Responsibilities: Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of creative productions, including mini shows and short-form video content. Monitor and analyze social media trends, viral content, and fandom culture to generate fresh, engaging ideas. Support post-production tasks, including video editing, motion graphics, and basic design work. Collaborate with creative producers and editors on content development and execution. Assist with filming, on-set production, and general production logistics. Create and adapt assets using tools like Adobe Premiere, After Effects, and Illustrator. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth production workflows. Provide administrative and creative support to the production team as needed. Requirements Strong interest and familiarity with social media platforms, fandom communities, and pop culture Proficiency in editing software (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator required; Photoshop a plus) Basic filming/production knowledge (camera operation, lighting, sound, or production coordination) Prior experience in creative production, film, or digital content is preferred Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication and collaboration skills A creative thinker with an eye for detail and storytelling Why Join Us? Work on exciting, trend-driven projects at the intersection of storytelling and digital content Collaborate with a passionate, creative, and fast-moving team Opportunity to grow within a dynamic, startup-like environment 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.