Most Loved Workplace® Certified Job

Director, Content Licensing & Distribution

Most Loved Workplace® Certified Job

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Culver City, California, United States

Licensing

Full-time

About the Role

At CRAZY MAPLE STUDIO, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Entertainment space, Stories that transcend boundaries, powered by creativity and cutting-edge technology..

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 8 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. ReelShort is seeking an experienced content sales executive to build our licensing business across North America and Latin America. Based in Los Angeles and reporting to the General Manager, this role takes our owned library into the studios, streamers, and regional buyers, and builds the deal infrastructure that makes it repeatable. This is a relationship-led role: we are hiring for a network at the senior executive level and for the ability to walk a catalogue into a room and close on it.

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Requirements

8+ years in content sales, distribution, or licensing at a studio, distributor, or major streamer, with a documented track record of closed deals and the revenue attached to them
An active network of decision-makers at the SVP and EVP level across the major studios and streamers
Deal fluency: you can structure format versus finished-tape versus remake rights, negotiate minimum guarantees and back-end, and read a long-form distribution agreement without waiting on counsel for the basics
Comfort selling a non-traditional format — vertical short drama is unfamiliar to most buyers, and you can build the category case rather than only pitch a title
Direct experience selling into Latin America and North America, including familiarity with the regional broadcaster and streamer landscape
Spanish or Portuguese capability a strong plus
Prior work with unscripted, sports, or brand-adjacent IP a plus
Existing agency and management relationships a plus
Willing to operate as an individual contributor in year one, with the ability to build a team as the business grows
Diligent, resourceful, and comfortable in a fast-moving environment

Benefits

Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment
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
Target salary range for this role is between $150,000 and $200,000
Eligible for an annual performance bonus
Competitive healthcare
Other employee benefits

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Why This Is a Most Loved Workplace® Certified Job

Systemic Collaboration

we push boundaries, stay motivated, and create opportunities for growth, innovating as we go.

Positive Vision for the Future

we encourage idea sharing through regular meetings brainstorming sessions & company wide initiatives

Alignment of Values

being actively involved in all aspects, leading with integrity, & inspiring the team to drive growth

Respect

fostering open communication across departments and leveraging cross-functional teamwork

Killer Outcomes

working together, driving innovation, fostering teamwork, that results in strong storytelling

What It's Like to Work Here

Zap Creative Energy & Innovation

Globe Global Collaboration in Action

Users Transparent Leadership & Open Communication

Rocket Impact-Driven Execution

Heart Employee-First Mindset

Certified for: Certified Most Loved Workplaces® 2025

Frequently Asked Questions About Working at CRAZY MAPLE STUDIO

Common questions candidates ask about this role and CRAZY MAPLE STUDIO's workplace

Crazy Maple Studio, founded in 2016 in Silicon Valley, is a global leader in digital storytelling, merging creativity and technology to create immersive experiences for readers, gamers, and story enthusiasts. Our mission is to craft stories that transcend cultural & geographical boundaries, using animation, music, sound effects, and interactive gameplay. Recognized by TIME100 as one of the most influential companies of 2024, we partner with thousands of publishers and literary platforms to deliver content to over 170 countries. With headquarters in Silicon Valley and production hubs in NYC, LA, and Atlanta, we are shaping the future of storytelling with innovation and creativity.

Please review the specific job listing or contact CRAZY MAPLE STUDIO's recruiting team for details on remote or hybrid work options for this role.

Salary information may vary by role and location. Please check the specific job listing or discuss compensation during the interview process.

CRAZY MAPLE STUDIO is an established organization in its industry. The company is a certified Most Loved Workplace®, highlighting a strong, positive culture and committed workforce.

Key benefit categories include: Health & Wellness, Work Environment, Professional Development, Culture. For this role specifically, benefits include: Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, 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, Target salary range for this role is between $150,000 and $200,000, Eligible for an annual performance bonus, Competitive healthcare, Other employee benefits. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as Creative Energy & Innovation and Global Collaboration in Action and Transparent Leadership & Open Communication.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Champion Collaborative Innovation and Invest in Continuous Growth.

They score particularly well in the area of Systemic Collaboration. They have earned Most Loved Workplace® certifications including: Certified Most Loved Workplaces® 2025.

CRAZY MAPLE STUDIO currently has 8 open positions. They are hiring across departments like Project Management, Management, Licensing. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/crazy-maple-studio/jobs.

The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact CRAZY MAPLE STUDIO's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.