Bilingual Video Editor (Contractor)

Crazy Maple Studio

Responsibilities:

• Lead post-production editing for a wide range of content, including cinematic short films, trailers, and vertical-format videos tailored for mobile platforms.
• Edit live-action footage using professional software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve.
• Refine raw footage into engaging final cuts that align with the narrative, tone, and platform-specific requirements (e.g., 9:16 for vertical content).
• Collaborate with directors, producers, and writers to ensure the pacing, emotion, and story arc are optimized in the final product.
• Review and provide detailed feedback on cuts delivered by external studios and ensure alignment with brand and quality standards.
• Implement color correction, sound design, and transitions to elevate the storytelling quality.
• Analyze performance metrics (retention, click-through, etc.) from the marketing team and apply learnings to improve future edits.
• Troubleshoot any post-launch technical issues and ensure all deliverables meet platform and publishing requirements.
• Coordinate with global teams across different time zones to maintain a smooth and efficient editing workflow.
• Stay current on trends in mobile-first video content, especially TikTok-style and serialized storytelling formats, and continuously improve editing techniques accordingly

Requirements

• Ability to work from our Sunnyvale, CA office 5 days a week
• Proficient in Mandarin (Verbal), Japanese or Spanish
• Minimum bachelors required in film, editing, digital media, or related degree
• Experience in video editing and skillful in video editing software, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects (Davinci is a plus)
• The ability to follow direction and solve problems independently/teamwork meeting goals and deadline while maintaining high quality
• Must be detail oriented and strive for perfection
• Strong creative thinker and is proactive in seeking out new solutions to challenges
• Must be familiar with social media platforms including but not limited to: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok
• Must have an ear and knack for pairing music with the story
• Perform other duties as required
• Startup experience is an asset