Junior Screenwriter (Onsite)
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:As a Junior Screenwriter for the ReelShort team, your primary role will be to adapt and transform online stories into captivating romantic narratives. This position is perfect for recent graduates with a background in media studies, screenwriting, film or related fields, and have a passion for writing, specifically in the romance & drama genre.Responsibilities: Conduct research to understand the online content writing industry Transform existing plotlines into romance narratives Format scripts as screenplays using industry-standard software Collaborate with the team, contributing to brainstorming sessions and implementing ideas as required Develop and articulate creative story ideas, particularly in the romance genre Adapt popular romance novels into screenplays Requirements Bachelor's degree in English, Media Studies, Fine Arts, Creative Writing, or a related field required; recent graduates encouraged to apply! Must be able to work onsite in Sunnyvale, CA for 5 days a week Avid reader with a strong interest in novels, short-form content, and content creation Highly motivated to learn and gain experience in the content, publishing, or gaming industry Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for working in a collaborative environment Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment Bilingual skills are a plus BenefitsCompensation: $64,680/annuallyMedical, Dental, and Vision benefitsCrazy 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.