Visual Novel Writer, AI Content (Contractor)

Key Responsibilities

• Adapt and create a wide range of source materials—including web novels, original ideas, and global IP—into episodic novellas for short-form, mobile-first content.
• Write original novellas that balance emotional depth with high entertainment value, across a variety of tones
• Write novellas intended for AI video production (e.g., Seedance and similar tools): craft scenes, action lines, and visual descriptions in a way that AI generation tools can interpret faithfully, and that hold up on screen
• Iterate on novellas based on AI production output—revising scenes or dialogue when the generated footage reveals what’s working and what isn’t.
• Participate in writing workshops and content training sessions, including sessions focused on writing effectively for AI-produced content
• Utilize data and performance insights to revise, refine, and optimize content for in-app retention, reader conversion, and marketing hooks
• Stay informed on storytelling trends in vertical media and on the evolving capabilities of AI video tools, and bring fresh, adaptable ideas to the table
• Utilize data analytics to make informed adjustments to writing projects, optimizing content performance and engagement
• Seamlessly integrate marketing content into scripts, ensuring a cohesive and engaging narrative

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with AI image and/or video generation platforms
• Solid understanding of prompting and visual control (angle, framing, emphasis)
• Solid visual literacy (composition, camera language, shot types)
• Background in storyboarding, filmmaking, photography, illustration, or video production is a plus
• Ability to follow creative direction while making smart visual execution decisions
• Comfortable working in fast-iteration environments
• High acceptance of AI-assisted workflows and new technologies
• Experience with short-form narrative, episodic content, or dramatic visual storytelling
• Familiarity with AI-generated video pipelines
• Understanding of how visuals support attention and clarity in short-form content
• Strong communication skills and ability to respond constructively to feedback
• Familiarity with Node-based workflows is preferred

Benefits

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.