Crazy Maple Studio · 1 day ago
Bilingual Video Editor (Contractor)
Crazy Maple Studio is a fast-growing company based in the Bay Area and Los Angeles, focusing on mobile gaming, reading, and streaming. As a Video Editor, you will be responsible for creating and editing videos to support various projects, ensuring alignment with narrative and platform-specific requirements while collaborating with global teams.
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Responsibilities
Lead post-production editing for a wide range of content, including cinematic short films, trailers, and vertical-format videos tailored for mobile platforms
Edit live-action footage using professional software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve
Refine raw footage into engaging final cuts that align with the narrative, tone, and platform-specific requirements (e.g., 9:16 for vertical content)
Collaborate with directors, producers, and writers to ensure the pacing, emotion, and story arc are optimized in the final product
Review and provide detailed feedback on cuts delivered by external studios and ensure alignment with brand and quality standards
Implement color correction, sound design, and transitions to elevate the storytelling quality
Analyze performance metrics (retention, click-through, etc.) from the marketing team and apply learnings to improve future edits
Troubleshoot any post-launch technical issues and ensure all deliverables meet platform and publishing requirements
Coordinate with global teams across different time zones to maintain a smooth and efficient editing workflow
Stay current on trends in mobile-first video content, especially TikTok-style and serialized storytelling formats, and continuously improve editing techniques accordingly
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Startup experience is an asset
Company
Crazy Maple Studio
Crazy Maple Studio is a group of professionals who focuses on creating exciting, entertaining and immersive interactive stories.
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