Creative Producer: Crazy Maple Studio in Culver City

UV Multimedia; Culver City (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Crazy Maple Studio in Culver City, CA is seeking a Creative Producer for Elastic Heart Studio. The contractor role covers pre-, production, and post-production for live-action and AI projects, with travel to shoots and long days.

Applicants should have a strong production portfolio, flexibility for short-notice projects, and experience managing complex schedules with quality reviews before launch.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in creative development, producing, or editorial leadership in digital media or television.
• Portfolio of film or television production work required.
• Experience with live-action and AI production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Pre-production: casting, locations, crew, wardrobe, schedules, and scripts.
• Production: set coordination, creative decisions, and live-action or AI shoot support.
• Post-production: cuts, notes, platform specs, posters, and launch quality assurance.

Skills

Creative development

Producing

Editorial leadership

Project management

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in film, communications, or related field

Tools

DingTalk

AI video tools

Mobile distribution platforms

Job description

# Creative Producer: Crazy Maple Studio in Culver City**Crazy Maple Studio**Culver City, CA Start Date09/09/202690,000.00 ContractThe Creative Producer role at Crazy Maple Studio's Elastic Heart Studio is based in Culver City, California. The contractor position pays $80,000 to $100,000 a year and supports ReelShort Mobisode Series productions. The role covers live-action and AI projects from pre-production through post-production.Production work includes casting, location scouting, crew decisions, script notes, set coordination, post-production reviews, and quality checks before launch. The schedule runs from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific time, with responsiveness during shoots. Production days can run 12 hours or longer, some weekends are included, and travel to productions is part of the role.* Role: Creative Producer, Elastic Heart Studio* Employer: Crazy Maple Studio* Employment type: Contractor* Location: Culver City, California* Pay: $80,000 to $100,000 per yearApply NowApplicants prepare a strong producer portfolio and evidence of creative development, film or television production, and romance-genre work. The application also requires flexibility for short-notice projects and extended computer-based production work.## Live-Action And AI ProductionsThe producer assists the Head of Studio through pre-production, production, and post-production. Casting, location scouting, key crew approvals, wardrobe discussions, schedule decisions, and script coordination all enter the production cycle. The role also manages several live-action and AI projects at different stages.On-set work continues into post-production review. The producer checks cuts against technical and platform specifications, leads production and post-production notes, and coordinates scripts while scenes move through editing. A video production workflow moves from planning to capture to final delivery through these connected stages.* Pre-production: casting, locations, crew, wardrobe, schedules, and scripts* Production: set coordination, creative decisions, and live-action or AI shoot support* Post-production: cuts, notes, platform specifications, posters, and launch quality assurance## Creative Decisions For Vertical DramaElastic Heart Studio's projects require attention to narrative cohesion, character consistency, audience appeal, and brand standards. The producer reviews scripts, joins story pitches and writers' rooms, and gives creative, production, and post-production notes. Romance-genre experience is a stated qualification.AI-assisted projects add decisions about tone, timelines, deliverables, and creative direction. The producer works with the Head of Development, Head Writer, screenwriters, editors, AI production staff, live-action teams, and the post team. The work also involves video production teams, vendors, production partners, and the internal product group.## Production Hours And Team MeetingsThe regular schedule is 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific time, while shoot periods require availability during production hours. Set days can exceed 12 hours, and some weekend work occurs. Travel is required when a production takes place away from the primary work location.Weekly team, leadership, production, and casting meetings connect the producer with multimedia professionals and the studio's operating groups. The producer assists the Head of Studio and collaborates with the Head of Development, Head Writer, editors, writers, production teams, product staff, leadership, vendors, and external partners.## Producer Qualifications And ToolsThe position asks for at least five years of experience in creative development, producing, or editorial leadership in digital media, television, short-form drama, or a related field. A film or television production record, a successful project portfolio, strong organization, project management, communication, leadership, and constructive feedback skills are required. A master's degree in film, communications, or a related field is preferred but not required.Daily work uses DingTalk, AI video tools, and mobile distribution platforms. The role requires comfort with new technology, visual decisions that support attention and clarity, extended computer work, and rapid project changes. The employer also expects a producer to make smart visual execution decisions while following creative direction. The Culver City work location connects the producer with California video production professionals and the wider production group.## Crazy Maple Studio And ReelShortCrazy Maple Studio began in San Francisco in 2016, started operations in 2017, and develops digital storytelling products for readers, gamers, and story enthusiasts. Its products include ReelShort, Chapters, and My Fiction, with offices in Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Canada, Mexico, the Philippines, Beijing, and Shenzhen. Its business history and product portfolio are documented in Crazy Maple's company history.ReelShort launched in August 2022 with one-minute episodes and original drama, romance, and suspense series. Crazy Maple Studio's mobile entertainment business includes this vertical streaming product. The Creative Producer works on the ReelShort Mobisode Series with Elastic Heart Studio, where live-action production and AI-assisted production share the same delivery pipeline.The producer completes at least two quality-assurance reviews for each show before launch. Audience feedback and engagement metrics also enter the work after release, giving the production team information for later creative and editorial decisions.Short-notice projects require a portfolio that demonstrates completed production choices across development, set work, editing, and delivery. The contractor role combines those responsibilities with the schedule and travel demands of active vertical-drama production.