Screenwriter - ReelShort

Crazy Maple Studio; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Job summary

Crazy Maple Studio is seeking a ReelShort Screenwriter to adapt popular web novels into engaging screenplays with a focus on romance and drama. The role requires at least five years of writing experience and a strong ability to shape stories for a gaming and content audience.

You will read, analyze, and rewrite material, collaborating with peers in workshops and using data-driven insights to optimize retention and engagement across chapters and tutorials.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of screenwriting experience.
• Strong creative screenwriting skills, particularly in romance and drama.
• Bachelor's degree in History, English, Fine Arts, Screenwriting, or a related field.
• Comfortable writing young adult romance/drama, which may include sensitive content.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong interest in reading novels and knowledge of online publishing.

Responsibilities

• Read web novels to understand themes and write original screenplays.
• Analyze content and data to identify issues and plan optimizations.
• Write original content and collaborate on published content.
• Use data to enhance in-app retention, chapter conversions, tutorials, and promotions.
• Provide constructive feedback and foster team collaboration.

Skills

Screenwriting

Creative writing

Communication skills

Adaptation

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in History/English/Fine Arts/Screenwriting

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 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 3 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 Kiss, a platform for consuming and creating serialized romance.

Position Overview:

As a ReelShort Screenwriter, you will be responsible for reading web novels and adapting them into compelling screenplays. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in writing and a deep knowledge and interest in romance novels or TV shows. You will need to bring order to chaos, find the right connections, and solve problems creatively. Additionally, you will provide feedback to peers and participate in script workshops.

Anyone seeking a mid-level position with at least 5 years of writing background and a strong interest in story writing (preferably in romance/drama) would be ideal for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Read web novels to understand their themes and plots, and use them as references for writing original screenplays.
• Analyze content and data to identify issues and lay out plans for optimization.
• Write original content and occasionally collaborate on published content.
• Utilize data to enhance in-app retention, book retention optimization, chapter conversion, new user tutorials, and marketing promotions.
• Provide constructive feedback and foster team collaboration.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of screenwriting experience.
• Strong creative screenwriting skills, particularly in romance and drama.
• Bachelor’s degree in History, English, Fine Arts, Screenwriting, or a related field.
• Comfortable writing young adult romance/drama, which may include sensitive and triggering content.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong interest in reading novels.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the online reading or publishing industry, both historical and current.
• Passion for content creation and prior experience in the field is a plus.
• Ability to work well under pressure and possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work across different time zones.
• Eagerness to learn and gain experience in the gaming and content industry.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision 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.