Localization Assistant Intern (Mandarin)

Crazy Maple Studio, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Crazy Maple Studio, Inc. is seeking a highly organized Localization Assistant Intern to support day-to-day localization operations across English and Mandarin Chinese projects.

You will help with project tracking, script tagging, QA checks, and cross-functional communication between our local teams and China-based partners. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced entertainment environment.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese with strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in localization work.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Localization Project Coordination: Support Chinese-to-English script localization projects, track progress, coordinate deadlines, and communicate with teams.
• Script Analysis & Content Tagging: Review scripts to categorize and tag materials per guidelines for localization workflows.
• Localization QA & Tracking: Assist with QA checks and maintain accurate project tracking across the workflow.
• Database & Content Management: Update localization trackers, translation databases, and metadata to stay organized.
• Cross-Border Communication: Facilitate regular updates between local teams and China-based stakeholders.
• Operational Support: Provide flexible administrative support for evolving localization needs.

Skills

Bilingual EN/CH

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Cross-functional teamwork

Project coordination

Initiative

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's in Linguistics

Tools

Google Sheets

Content Management Systems

Job description

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 be recognized as one of the Global Most Loved Workplaces 2025, reflecting our commitment to innovation, creativity, and an employee-first culture.

Our flagship platform, ReelShort, is the #1 vertical streaming app in the U.S., with over 8 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.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Localization Assistant Intern to support day-to-day project coordination and operations across localization projects. The role will assist with project tracking, content tagging, database maintenance, quality assurance, and cross-functional communication between our local and China-based teams.

The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A strong interest in vertical content, storytelling, and digital entertainment is highly preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Localization Project Coordination: Support Chinese-to-English script localization projects by confirming project requirements, tracking progress, coordinating deadlines, collecting feedback, and ensuring timely communication across teams.
• Script Analysis & Content Tagging: Review scripts and related content to categorize and tag materials according to internal guidelines, supporting content organization and localization workflows.
• Localization QA & Tracking: Assist with quality assurance checks to identify inconsistencies, missing information, formatting issues, or other localization-related concerns; maintain accurate project tracking throughout the workflow.
• Database & Content Management: Maintain and update localization trackers, translation databases, content metadata, and other internal databases to ensure information remains accurate, organized, and up to date.
• Cross-Border Communication: Facilitate day-to-day communication between local teams and China-based stakeholders, including project updates, feedback collection, requirement clarification, and deadline coordination.
• Operational Support: Provide flexible administrative and operational support for evolving localization and project needs.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in both English and Mandarin Chinese.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and similar productivity tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and self-motivated mindset.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Strong sense of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Interest in vertical content, storytelling, digital media, or entertainment is preferred.

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