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Video Editor - ReelShort NY (Contractor)
Location
New York
Posted
47 days ago
Salary
Not specified
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 5 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.
We’re proud to be recognized as one of the Global Most Loved Workplaces 2025, reflecting our commitment to innovation, creativity, and an employee-first culture.
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:
- Collaborate with directors and producers to understand the storyline and execute the desired narrative structure.
- Edit episodes from initial assembly through to final cut, incorporating feedback to refine the product.
- Manage timelines and workflows to ensure episodes are delivered on schedule.
- Perform detailed quality control checks to ensure all episodes meet the technical specifications and creative standards.
- Keep up-to-date with the latest editing technology and techniques to enhance efficiency and quality of output.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Film Production or related field.
- Proven experience as a Video Editor, with specific experience in episodic narrative or similar formats.
- Expertise in editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve, or Avid Media Composer.
- Strong understanding of narrative pacing, visual aesthetics, and audio synchronization.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a creative team.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple episodes simultaneously.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- A keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling.
- Eligibility Requirements:
- Interested candidates must submit a resume and work samples to be considered
- This role requires the individual to be located in the New York area
- Must have work authorization in the United States
- This role will be a full-time (40h/week) contractor position
Benefits
- Compensation: This contractor position offers a monthly rate ranging from $4,000 - $5,000 depending on experience
- 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.
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