Localization Specialist, Mandarin (Contractor)

Crazy Maple Studio • Sunnyvale, CA

5d

About The Position

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.

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.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the film/TV show/screenwriting industry is preferred
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level