Video Editor - ReelShort LA (Contractor)

Crazy Maple Studio; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing mobile gaming company as a Video Editor, where your creative skills will shape engaging narratives for popular platforms. In this role, you will collaborate closely with directors and producers to edit episodes, ensuring a seamless visual experience that resonates with audiences. You'll manage tight deadlines while utilizing cutting-edge editing software to enhance the storytelling process. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to innovative projects that captivate viewers. If you have a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career in the entertainment industry.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Film Production or related field required.
• Proven experience in video editing, especially episodic formats.

Responsibilities

• Edit episodes from assembly to final cut, ensuring narrative alignment.
• Collaborate with directors to refine the storyline and manage workflows.

Skills

Video Editing

Narrative Structure

Adobe Premiere Pro

Davinci Resolve

Avid Media Composer

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Detail Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Film Production

Tools

Editing Software

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:

We are seeking a skilled Video Editor to join our post-production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for editing complex narratives and ensuring a seamless visual experience that aligns with the show runner’s vision. This role demands a high level of technical proficiency, creative instinct, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with directors and producers to understand the storyline and execute the desired narrative structure.
2. Edit episodes from initial assembly through to final cut, incorporating feedback to refine the product.
3. Manage timelines and workflows to ensure episodes are delivered on schedule.
4. Perform detailed quality control checks to ensure all episodes meet the technical specifications and creative standards.
5. Keep up-to-date with the latest editing technology and techniques to enhance efficiency and quality of output.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s or higher degree in Film Production or related field.
2. Proven experience as a Video Editor, with specific experience in episodic narrative or similar formats.
3. Expertise in editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve, or Avid Media Composer.
4. Strong understanding of narrative pacing, visual aesthetics, and audio synchronization.
5. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a creative team.
6. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple episodes simultaneously.
7. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
8. A keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling.

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Interested candidates must submit a resume and work samples to be considered.
2. Must be willing to work in Culver City, CA for 5 days a week.
3. Must have work authorization in the United States.

Compensation: This contractor position offers a monthly rate ranging from $3,500 to $4,000.

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.