Project Assistant, Mandarin (Contractor)

Crazy Maple Studio is a rapidly-growing company with offices in the Bay Area (HQ) and Los Angeles specializing in mobile gaming, digital reading, and streaming. We are proud to have a globally distributed team that drives our innovation and contributes to our 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:

We are seeking a highly organized, bilingual (English & Mandarin) Project Assistant Intern to join our team. This role is a unique blend of essential operational support and strategic content development, requiring seamless coordination between our local operations and our team in China. You will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of our databases and supporting the optimization of our content tagging system. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a genuine passion for vertical content, and maintains the highest standards of professional integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities:

• Content Analysis & Taxonomy: Watch and analyze a high volume of vertical content to categorize and tag items per internal guidelines; ensure the total accuracy and effectiveness of the tagging system.
• Database Management: Execute routine data entry and regular maintenance of internal databases to ensure 100% data integrity and real-time updates.
• Bilingual Coordination: Serve as a primary communication bridge with the China-based team, facilitating seamless information flow and cross-border alignment in both English and Mandarin.
• Operational Support: Provide flexible administrative support for evolving project needs.

• Interest in and frequent exposure to vertical content.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and other relevant software.
• Fluency in both English and Mandarin Chinese.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to work onsite in Sunnyvale, CA for 5 days a week.

Compensation Range: $20-25/hour

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.

Salary : $20 - $25