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Localization Specialist, Mandarin (Contractor)

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 8 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 looking for a passionate Localization Specialist to join our Content Operations team. As a Localization Specialist, you will play a vital role in translating and adapting scripts, books, and related content into English scripts for ReelShort. Experience in the film/TV show/screenwriting industry is preferred, and proficiency in Mandarin is required for this role.

Responsibilities:

  • Adapt Chinese scripts, books, and other content into English scripts while maintaining the original intent, tone, and cultural nuances.
  • Collaborate closely with the team leads to ensure the quality and accuracy of localized content.
  • Conduct research on cultural references, idioms, and linguistic nuances to ensure authenticity and relevance in the localization process.
  • Provide feedback and suggestions for improving the localization workflow and processes.
  • Work closely with writers, editors, and other stakeholders to ensure consistency and coherence in storytelling across different platforms.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in localization and interactive storytelling.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, Film Studies, Screenwriting, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in localization, translation, or adaptation within the film/TV show/screenwriting industry.
  • Native or near-native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and English is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of cultural differences and nuances, particularly between Chinese and English-speaking audiences.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a strong sense of quality and accuracy.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

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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First name, Last name, Email, Headline, Phone, Address, Have you previously applied to Crazy Maple Studio or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates (e.g., ReelShort, Chapters)?, Have you ever been employed by Crazy Maple Studio or any of its subsidiaries (e.g., ReelShort, Chapters)?, If offered a position with Crazy Maple Studio, would you be legally eligible to begin employment immediately?, U.S. Applicants Only (Required): Do you currently require, or will you in the future require, immigration sponsorship or support from Crazy Maple Studio to begin or continue employment? This includes, but is not limited to, J-1, F-1 (CPT/OPT/STEM OPT), H-1B, E-3, O-1, TN visas, or any employment authorization that requires employer sponsorship., Do you have any relatives or personal relationships with current employees, contractors, or vendors of Crazy Maple Studio? If yes, please provide the individual’s name, your relationship to them, and their department:, Were you referred to this position by a current employee? If yes, please provide their name and your relationship to them:, Education, Experience, Summary, Resume, Cover letter

  • Are you a bilingual Mandarin speaker? yes / no
  • Are you willing to work onsite at our Sunnyvale headquarters five days a week? yes / no
  • Do you have experience using Final Draft software for screenwriting? yes / no

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