Crazy Maple Studio is hiring: Editor - ReelShort Publishing House in Sunnyvale

Job Description 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. ReelShort Publishing House is part of ReelShort, known for bringing cutting-edge storytelling to audiences worldwide. We specialize in romance content, delivering captivating stories to a broad readership across multiple digital platforms. As we grow, we are looking for a dynamic Editor who is passionate about romance to join our team. Role Overview: The Editor will be responsible for guiding authors through the process of adapting scripts into full-length novels, providing creative support and editorial direction, and serving as an author’s main point of contact. An ability to manage simultaneous projects and authors while working in an evolving company and a fast-paced environment is a must. A deep understanding and love of the romance genre and the ability to stay current with evolving publishing trends are essential. Responsiblity: Editorial Tasks: Perform developmental and line edits. Coordinate with Head of Studio and Managing Editor regarding timeline, schedule, and potential author issues as they arise. Provide/create marketing materials as needed. Provide/create metadata (cover copy, taglines, keywords, etc.). Talent Development: Nurture and guide authors, helping them grow within the ReelShort ecosystem. Platform Familiarity: Maintain a deep understanding of key web novel platforms (such as Wattpad and Radish) and trends in digital romance novels. Relationship Management: Build and maintain long-term relationships with authors, acting as their primary point of contact and ensuring their satisfaction with ReelShort. Market Analysis: Stay informed about trends and competition within the romance genre and recommend acquisition strategies. Collaborative Role: Work closely with the content, marketing, and legal teams to support author success from acquisition to publication. Requirements Proven experience as an editor, particularly in the romance genre. Acquisition experience is a plus. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to identify and nurture emerging talent. Familiarity with digital storytelling trends and web novel platforms. A passion for romance novels and storytelling. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision 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.