Screenwriter - ReelShort; 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 have a global team that drives innovation and success across diverse markets. Our flagship platform, Reel Short, is the #1 vertical streaming app in the U.S., with over 5 million DAU, delivering bite-sized episodic content. 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 are recognized as one of the Global Most Loved Workplaces 2025, reflecting our commitment to innovation, creativity, and an employee-first culture.

As a Reel Short Screenwriter, you will be responsible for reading web novels and adapting them into compelling screenplays. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in writing and a deep knowledge and interest in romance novels or TV shows. You will bring order to chaos, find the right connections, and solve problems creatively. You will also provide feedback to peers and participate in script workshops.

This is a mid-level role for someone with at least 5 years of writing background and a strong interest in story writing (preferably in romance/drama). If you are passionate about storytelling and have a knack for adapting written content into engaging screenplays, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity with CMS. Join us in shaping the future of interactive storytelling and HD streaming content!

• Read web novels to understand themes and plots, and use them as references for writing original screenplays
• Analyze content and data to identify issues and lay out plans for optimization
• Write original content and occasionally collaborate on published content
• Utilize data to enhance in-app retention, book retention optimization, chapter conversion, new user tutorials, and marketing promotions
• Provide constructive feedback and foster team collaboration

• Minimum of 5 years of screenwriting experience
• Strong creative screenwriting skills, particularly in romance and drama
• Bachelor's degree in History, English, Fine Arts, Screenwriting, or a related field
• Comfortable writing young adult romance/drama, which may include sensitive and triggering content
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong interest in reading novels
• Comprehensive knowledge of the online reading or publishing industry, both historical and current
• Passion for content creation and prior experience in the field is a plus
• Ability to work well under pressure and possess strong interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work across different time zones
• Eagerness to learn and gain experience in the gaming and content industry
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment

Crazy Maple Studio, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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.

Given the high volume of applications, our interview process typically includes the following steps: writing assessment → screening call → hiring manager interview.

Thank you for your interest and understanding. Let s create great stories together!