PRODUCER - (Project-Based)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Crazy Maple Studio started in Silicon Valley and expanded to Los Angeles, building a portfolio of entertainment apps that blend storytelling with technology. Their flagship product, ReelShort, has become the dominant vertical streaming platform in the U.S., producing dozens of original mini-dramas that rack up millions of daily views. They also run Chapters, an interactive fiction app, and MyFiction, a serialized reading platform with over 2.5 million downloads. Recognized as a Global Most Loved Workplace in 2025, the company is scaling fast and hiring across production, writing, and creative roles.

• Size: 501-1,000 employees
• Industry: Entertainment / Streaming / Mobile

POSITION OVERVIEW

This is a hands-on production role, not a development or creative executive position. You would own the full lifecycle of each project: interpreting creative vision, building teams, managing budgets, running sets, and pushing content through post-production to final delivery. The ideal candidate has structured production experience from film, advertising, or large-scale commercial work and understands how to tell stories that work in vertical short-form.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee production from script to final cut, on time, on budget, on brand
• Work closely with writers, directors, and stakeholders to shape creative output
• Build and manage production teams including freelance crew and external partners
• Lead budgeting and maintain financial efficiency throughout each project
• Create and maintain production schedules and call sheets
• Make decisions on props, locations, set design, and scheduling changes
• Supervise day-to-day on-set operations and resolve issues quickly
• Handle all legal and business requirements: deal memos, contracts, NDAs, insurance
• Coordinate with post-production and provide creative feedback on final product

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years in film, advertising, digital content, or creative production
• Prior work with production service companies, development companies, or mid-to-large commercial projects preferred
• Indie film experience acceptable if paired with structured production backgrounds
• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple productions simultaneously
• Sharp creative sensibility and eye for visual storytelling
• Thrives under pressure with tight deadlines
• Fluent in English; Mandarin fluency a plus

Preferred Backgrounds:

• Film, commercial, or social media content production
• Brand experience events (fashion shows, product launches, expos)
• Digital product creative or campaign management
• Degrees in Communication, Creative Writing, Advertising, Marketing, PR, Digital Media, or Brand Management