Forestown Executive Search: 2026 Compensation Benchmark Report for the Short-Form Video, AI‑Generated Web Series, Overseas‑Bound Short‑Form Content, Cross‑Border Distribution, and Localization Operations Sectors

Key Data Overview: By 2026, the short‑form drama, AI‑animated series, and overseas‑expansion short‑form drama sectors will see a pronounced salary gap, with AI short‑form directors, cross‑border hit‑maker screenwriters, overseas ad‑placement strategists, multilingual localization specialists, and cross‑border distribution leads commanding the highest compensation. Meanwhile, domestic roles such as entry‑level editors, standard content reviewers, and basic translation‑dubbing positions will maintain stable pay levels. A new salary landscape is emerging, driven by surging demand for AIGC‑driven content production and talent capable of monetizing global traffic across all channels. The industry as a whole is experiencing rapid growth, with an average annual recruitment salary of RMB 189,000—up 19.7% year over year. Among these, full‑service overseas short‑form drama managers, AI‑animated series production and R&D professionals, Europe/Middle East localization specialists, and cross‑border traffic‑acquisition experts command an average annual salary of RMB 386,000, a 31.2% increase compared to the previous year—outpacing traditional short‑video and domestic entertainment sectors and significantly exceeding base salaries for entry‑level editing (RMB 98,000), standard content review (RMB 89,000), and basic subtitle translation/dubbing (RMB 82,000). Leading short‑form drama platforms expanding internationally, AI‑animated series tech firms, publicly listed entertainment groups venturing overseas, and cross‑border content distributors typically offer total compensation packages—including base salary, revenue shares, hit‑project bonuses, performance‑based incentives, year‑end dividends, equity awards for key talent, and specialized overseas allowances—that exceed reported salaries by 48% to 83%. In contrast, midsize short‑form production studios, regional overseas‑content service providers, and small‑to‑medium AI‑animated series companies provide core positions with salary premiums ranging from 32% to 61%.

Salary ranges for core, high‑paying roles in the industry: Full‑service producer of overseas short‑form dramas, 580,000–1.18 million; senior AI‑driven short‑form director, 550,000–1.09 million; head of cross‑border ad‑placement operations, 520,000–1.06 million; director of multilingual localization operations, 490,000–1.02 million; head of AI‑powered mass‑production technology for animated series, 470,000–980,000; and senior executive in an industry division, 760,000–1.58 million or more. By 2026, the industry’s overall talent gap will exceed 620,000 positions, with particularly acute shortages in AI‑driven short‑form content creation, development of hit overseas scripts, multilingual localization operations, cross‑border ROI‑focused ad placement, and global content distribution—where supply‑demand ratios range from 1:9 to 1:16, making top‑tier specialists extremely hard to recruit. Salary disparities across regions are pronounced: in first‑tier cities, core creative, marketing, and distribution roles average 300,000–560,000 per year, while operations and production‑support roles pay 210,000–380,000; in new first‑tier cities, core positions average 260,000–490,000, with operations and execution roles at 180,000–330,000; in second- and third‑tier cities, the focus is on basic production and localized implementation, with average annual salaries of 140,000–280,000. Educational and skill premiums are significant: master’s degree holders and returnees with multilingual expertise command salary premiums of 52%–88% compared to bachelor’s degree holders, while candidates possessing combined expertise in AI‑driven mass production, cross‑regional cultural compliance, and cross‑border traffic monetization enjoy premium pay of 78%–126%.

Forestown Executive Search: 2026 Compensation Benchmark Report for the Short-Form Video, AI‑Generated Web Series, Overseas‑Bound Short‑Form Content, Cross‑Border Distribution, and Localization Operations Sectors

I. Short Drama/AI Animation Series – Production, Execution, and Administrative Support Position (0–3 years of experience; national average)

1. AI Short-Form Drama Basic Editor

Monthly salary: RMB 7,800–11,500; annual salary: RMB 94,000–138,000. For leading AI‑driven short‑video studios, the range is RMB 8,500–12,500. Key responsibilities include rough editing of AI‑generated short‑video content, scene stitching, subtitle insertion, basic color grading, and ensuring a consistent visual style that meets platform‑specific broadcast standards. Candidates proficient in various AI‑based editing tools can expect a 14%–24% salary premium.

2. AI Animated Series Content Production/Rendering Specialist

Monthly salary: RMB 7,200–10,800; annual salary: RMB 86,000–130,000. For AI‑powered anime‑style video production companies, the range is RMB 7,900–11,800. Responsibilities include AI‑driven character modeling, scene rendering, storyboard asset generation, defect correction, and batch output of assets. Candidates with hands‑on experience in AI art creation and dynamic rendering can expect a 12%–22% salary premium.

3. Short-Form Content Review/Compliance Officer

Monthly salary: RMB 6,800–9,900; annual salary: RMB 82,000–119,000; for overseas‑bound content platforms: RMB 7,500–10,900. Responsibilities include reviewing domestic and international short‑form content, screening for violations, verifying script compliance, aligning with platform policies, and conducting quality checks on finished productions prior to archiving. Candidates with in-depth knowledge of domestic and international content‑compliance regulations will receive a salary premium of 11%–21%.

4. Basic Subtitle Translation/Proofreading Specialist

Monthly salary: RMB 6,500–9,500; annual salary: RMB 78,000–114,000. For cross-border dubbing and subtitling service providers, the range is RMB 7,200–10,500. Responsibilities include translating and proofreading basic Chinese–English subtitles for short dramas and anime, aligning subtitles with timing, and correcting dialogue. Candidates with foundational proficiency in lesser-known languages will receive a 10%–20% salary premium.

5. In-charge of Short-Form Drama Projects / Content Asset Management Specialist

Monthly salary: RMB 6,200–9,100; annual salary: RMB 74,000–109,000. For a leading short‑form drama production group: RMB 6,900–10,100. Responsibilities include project asset archiving, organizing and storing finished content by category, compiling and managing production documentation, tracking project timelines, and coordinating with internal and external teams. Candidates with extensive experience in asset management may receive a salary premium of 9%–19%.

II. Core Creative Position for AI Short Dramas/AI Webtoons (3–8 years of experience, national average)

1. Senior AI Short-Form Scriptwriter (Focus on Hit Content)

Monthly salary: RMB 32,000–52,000; annual salary: RMB 384,000–624,000; top-tier overseas short‑drama platforms offer RMB 39,000–62,000. Specializing in writing short‑drama scripts for both domestic and international markets, with a focus on blockbuster genres such as escapist fiction, underdog narratives, romance, and suspense. Scripts are optimized to align with AI‑driven filming and AI‑generated plot logic, while also tailoring structure to suit overseas audience preferences. Writers who independently produce hit scripts garnering over one million views enjoy a salary premium of 75%–118%.

2. AI Short Drama/Manga Drama Director

Monthly salary: RMB 35,000–56,000; annual salary: RMB 420,000–672,000. For leading AIGC‑driven entertainment companies, the range is RMB 42,000–66,000. Responsibilities include overall production planning for AI‑generated short dramas, storyboard design, fine-tuning AI‑generated visuals, managing narrative pacing, and conducting final quality reviews of finished episodes. Candidates proficient in AI directing tools and with proven experience producing high‑impact series can expect a salary premium of 79%–122%.

3. AI-Generated Webtoon Production Planner

Monthly salary: RMB 29,000–49,000; annual salary: RMB 348,000–588,000. For AI‑powered webtoon production studios, the range is RMB 36,000–58,000. Responsibilities include selecting webtoon themes, planning series‑level IPs, optimizing AI‑driven mass‑production workflows, standardizing large‑scale content output, and establishing a comprehensive series‑and‑program framework. Candidates with proven experience in scalable content production can expect a salary premium of 70%–112%.

4. AIGC Short-Form Script Prompt Engineer

Monthly salary: RMB 30,000–50,000; annual salary: RMB 360,000–600,000. For AI‑powered entertainment and technology companies, the range is RMB 37,000–60,000. Specializing in optimizing AI‑generated prompts for short-form and animated series—tailoring them to characters, settings, storylines, and visual language—while building a proprietary prompt library to enhance production quality and streamline large‑scale output. Professionals proficient in multiple AI‑creation tools can command a salary premium of 72%–115%.

III. Cross-Border Distribution/Traffic Acquisition Specialist for Short-Form Overseas Series (3–8 years of experience; national average)

1. Overseas Short-Video Traffic Campaign Manager

Monthly salary: RMB 34,000–55,000; annual salary: RMB 408,000–660,000. For listed companies in the overseas entertainment sector, salaries range from RMB 41,000 to 65,000 per month. Responsibilities include managing short‑form video ad placements on international platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, and Meta, optimizing budget allocation, refining audience segments, conducting ROI analyses, and iteratively refining delivery models. Candidates with deep expertise in a single region—such as Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, or the Middle East—or those capable of executing cross‑regional campaigns can expect a salary premium of 77%–119%.

2. Cross-border Short Drama Distribution Specialist

Monthly salary: RMB 28,000–48,000; annual salary: RMB 336,000–576,000. For global content distribution companies: RMB 35,000–58,000. Responsibilities include overseas channel coordination for short-form dramas and AI‑powered webtoons, copyright licensing, platform onboarding, revenue‑sharing partnership negotiations, and analysis and reporting of distribution metrics. Candidates with established overseas distribution networks may receive a salary premium of 68%–109%.

3. Overseas Short-Form Drama Hit Operations Analyst

Monthly salary: RMB 26,000–45,000; annual salary: RMB 312,000–540,000. For leading overseas content platforms, the range is RMB 33,000–55,000. Responsibilities include analyzing overseas short‑video playback metrics, building user personas, deconstructing hit‑content formulas, identifying genre trends, optimizing ad‑placement strategies, and providing recommendations for content iteration. Candidates with expertise in overseas entertainment data analytics can expect a salary premium of 64%–104%.

4. Short-Form Video Overseas Advertising Optimizer

Monthly salary: RMB 25,000–43,000; annual salary: RMB 300,000–516,000. For cross-border traffic service providers: RMB 32,000–53,000. Responsibilities include optimizing overseas ad creatives, adjusting bidding strategies, controlling traffic costs, filtering invalid traffic, and iterating ad assets. Candidates proficient in AI‑driven creative adaptation tailored to international traffic ecosystems can expect a salary premium of 61%–99%.

IV. Multilingual Localization Operations/Localization Compliance Position (3–8 years of experience; national average)

1. Localized Operations for Minority Languages (Middle East/Europe and North America/Southeast Asia)

Monthly salary: RMB 31,000–51,000; annual salary: RMB 372,000–612,000. For vertical‑focused short‑form video companies operating overseas, the range is RMB 38,000–61,000. Candidates who specialize in a single overseas market—overseeing localized adaptation of short‑form content, cultural alignment, leveraging trending topics, managing user engagement, and conducting regional compliance self‑assessments—and who are proficient in the local language and customs can expect a salary premium of 73%–116%.

2. Professional Translation and Coordination for Overseas Short Dramas

Monthly salary: RMB 24,000–42,000; annual salary: RMB 288,000–504,000. Leading cross-border content localization company: RMB 31,000–52,000. Responsibilities include multilingual script translation, voice‑over editing, subtitle adaptation, localized dialogue optimization, coordination of the translation and dubbing team, and quality assurance for localized final products. Candidates with experience managing multilingual projects enjoy a salary premium of 62%–98%.

3. Overseas Content Compliance and Risk Control Specialist

Monthly salary: RMB 22,000–39,000; annual salary: RMB 264,000–468,000; for a publicly listed entertainment group expanding overseas: RMB 28,000–48,000. Responsible for compliance review of short-form and webtoon content, risk assessment, rectification of violations, and establishment of compliance frameworks, in accordance with the policies and regulations of various countries and regions. Candidates with in-depth knowledge of overseas entertainment‑industry regulatory frameworks may command a salary premium of 59%–94%.

4. Overseas Influencer/Channel Partnership Operations

Monthly salary: RMB 23,000–40,000; annual salary: RMB 276,000–480,000; global content platform: RMB 29,000–50,000. Responsibilities include managing overseas influencers, collaborating with channel accounts, co‑promoting short‑form video content, operating localized account networks, and conducting post‑campaign data analysis. Candidates with established overseas creator networks may receive a salary premium of 60%–96%.

V. Business Development/Sales, Project Production, and Content Monetization Positions (3–8 years of experience; national average)

1. Producer of the Overseas Short Drama Project

Monthly salary: RMB 33,000–53,000; annual salary: RMB 396,000–636,000 (including project revenue share). For leading short‑drama overseas platforms, the range is RMB 40,000–63,000. Responsible for end-to-end management of short‑drama and AI‑animated series projects, overseeing topic selection and project approval, team building, budget control, production execution, international distribution and monetization, as well as post‑project performance analysis. Candidates who have independently managed projects with over RMB 10 million in revenue enjoy a salary premium of 76%–117%.

2. Cross-Border Content Business Sales Manager

Monthly salary: RMB 24,000–42,000; annual salary: RMB 288,000–504,000 (including commission on deals closed). For a tech company specializing in cultural and entertainment globalization: RMB 31,000–52,000. Responsibilities include overseas copyright sales, content revenue‑sharing partnerships, brand‑advertising placements, cross‑border content business development, and long-term client relationship management. Candidates with established international business networks may receive a salary premium of 63%–101%.

3. AI Webtoon Commercial Operations Manager

Monthly salary: RMB 22,000–39,000; annual salary: RMB 264,000–468,000; in AI‑driven entertainment and media companies: RMB 28,000–48,000. Responsibilities include monetizing AI‑generated webtoon IPs, building paid content tiers, developing merchandise and related products, securing advertising partnerships, and optimizing user‑pay models. Candidates with proven experience in IP commercialization can expect a salary premium of 60%–97%.

4. Overseas Short-Form Video Channel Business Development Manager

Monthly salary: RMB 21,000–37,000; annual salary: RMB 252,000–444,000; for global content distribution companies: RMB 27,000–46,000. Responsibilities include developing overseas partnerships, expanding regional agency networks, building a global distribution infrastructure, empowering channel partners, and managing performance. Candidates with extensive channel resources may receive a salary premium of 58%–93%.

VI. Mid-to-Senior Management/Director Positions (3–8 years of experience, national average)

1. Director of AI Short-Form Drama Content Development

Monthly salary: RMB 48,000–75,000; annual salary: RMB 576,000–900,000. For a leading AIGC entertainment group: RMB 55,000–85,000. Oversee the AI‑driven short‑form and webtoon content development team, responsible for establishing a thematic framework, iterating AI‑creation workflows, incubating hit‑making content, setting mass‑production standards, and managing the creative team.

2. Director of Cross-Border Advertising and Growth

Monthly salary: RMB 45,000–72,000; annual salary: RMB 540,000–864,000; for listed companies in the short‑video overseas market: RMB 52,000–82,000. Responsibilities include building a global traffic‑acquisition system, managing budgets in the hundreds of millions, leading the ad‑placement team, breaking down ROI growth targets, and iteratively optimizing overseas traffic‑modeling strategies.

3. Director of Overseas Localization Operations

Monthly salary: RMB 42,000–69,000; annual salary: RMB 504,000–828,000; for global content‑driven companies: RMB 49,000–79,000. Oversee multi‑regional localization operations teams, regional content‑adaptation strategies, compliance framework development, user growth initiatives, and the achievement of regional revenue targets.

4. Global Content Distribution Director

Monthly salary: RMB 40,000–67,000; annual salary: RMB 480,000–804,000; for a leading Chinese entertainment group expanding overseas: RMB 47,000–77,000. Established a global distribution network for short-form dramas and AI‑powered animated series, overseeing content licensing and revenue sharing, overseas market development, and management of the distribution team.

VII. Industry Expert/Executive Position (10+ years of experience, national average)

1. Chief Creative Expert for AI Short Dramas

Annual salary: RMB 550,000–1.09 million; for a leading AI‑driven entertainment and technology group: RMB 700,000–1.29 million. Leads the research and development of cutting-edge AI‑powered short‑form content creation models, the top‑level design of high‑impact genres, iterative advancements in AI‑driven mass‑production technologies, the codification of creative methodologies, and the cultivation of core creative teams, while overseeing S‑tier short‑form series projects on leading platforms.

2. Full‑service producer for overseas short-form dramas

Annual salary: RMB 580,000–1.18 million; for a top-tier overseas short‑drama platform: RMB 730,000–1.38 million. Responsible for the end-to-end management of the Group’s S‑level overseas short‑drama and AI‑animated series projects, overseeing the entire value chain—from investment and financing to production, distribution, and monetization—while building a pipeline for incubating hit content and ensuring overall project profitability.

3. Chief Head of Cross-Border Traffic Acquisition

Annual salaries range from 520,000 to 1.06 million RMB; for publicly listed overseas‑focused traffic‑media companies, the range is 670,000 to 1.26 million RMB. Build an end-to-end global overseas traffic‑acquisition system, deploy AI‑driven ad‑placement models, and develop worldwide budget‑allocation strategies, while managing multi‑million‑RMB and even hundred‑million‑RMB campaigns to maximize traffic ROI.

4. General Manager of the AI Web Drama and Overseas Content Business Unit

Annual salary: RMB 470,000–980,000; for leading AIGC companies expanding overseas: RMB 620,000–1.18 million. Oversee the entire end-to-end AI‑powered animated series value chain—R&D, production, distribution, and monetization—while managing the team, driving revenue targets, and shaping the company’s overseas market strategy.

5. Short-form Drama Overseas Expansion Group Executive/Founder

Annual salary: RMB 760,000–1.48 million; for a leading publicly listed entertainment and media group expanding overseas: RMB 960,000–1.58 million+ (including stock options, project-based bonuses, and long-term incentives). Oversee the group’s comprehensive strategy across AI‑driven short-form series, international content distribution, cross‑border publishing, and localized operations, while managing capital markets activities, global market expansion, and industry‑wide resource integration.

VIII. Salary Tiers by City/Region (2026)

Tier 1 cities (Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Beijing, Guangzhou)

Core roles in content creation, ad placement, and distribution: average annual salaries range from 300,000 to 560,000 RMB; senior expert positions offer 480,000–780,000 RMB; executive roles pay 760,000–1.58 million RMB. Localization and operations‑execution roles average 210,000–380,000 RMB annually, with key managerial positions at 250,000–440,000 RMB—salaries that exceed those in second- and third-tier markets by 56%–96%. As a major hub for China’s short‑form drama, AI‑powered webtoons, and the global entertainment‑industry ecosystem, the region attracts leading platforms, AIGC technology firms, and cross‑border distribution headquarters. It offers a clear salary premium for top‑tier talent in creative development, marketing, and overseas operations, backed by robust project bonuses and revenue‑sharing structures.

Second-tier cities (Chengdu, Nanjing, Wuhan, Suzhou, Xiamen)

Core Creative/Placement/Distribution roles: average annual salary of 260,000–490,000 RMB; senior expert positions: 400,000–650,000 RMB, with salaries 20%–32% lower than those in first-tier cities. Localization/Operations Execution roles: average annual salary of 180,000–330,000 RMB; key managerial positions: 210,000–390,000 RMB, with salaries 18%–30% lower than in first-tier markets. With regional content production hubs and overseas‑expansion operations divisions concentrated in specific areas, the focus is on large‑scale short‑form series production, localized adaptation for minor languages, and region‑specific traffic acquisition, leading to intense talent competition and annual salary growth of 18%–25%.

Third-tier cities (Changsha, Xi’an, Zhengzhou, Hefei, Chongqing)

Core Creative/Placement/Distribution Roles: Average annual salary ranges from 140,000 to 280,000 RMB; senior creative positions earn 190,000–360,000 RMB, while entry-level roles offer salaries 45%–70% lower than frontline positions. Localization/Operations Execution Roles: Average annual salary is 120,000–220,000 RMB; key team members earn 150,000–270,000 RMB, with entry-level pay 42%–65% below frontline levels. These roles primarily involve short‑form series production, subtitle translation, basic content review, and localized implementation, offering strong job stability. Meanwhile, sales, production, and placement roles provide ample opportunities for project‑based commissions.

9. Starting Salary Standards for Fresh Graduates (Class of 2026)

Master’s degree (in New Media, Digital Media, Film and Television Production, Foreign Languages and Literature, Cross-border Media, and AIGC‑related fields)

AI Short-Form Drama Creation / Overseas Marketing / Localization Operations: Annual salary of RMB 220,000–350,000; in first-tier cities, RMB 250,000–380,000; for leading companies expanding overseas, RMB 280,000–420,000. Cross-Border Distribution / Content Compliance: Annual salary of RMB 200,000–320,000; in first-tier cities, RMB 230,000–350,000.

Undergraduate (Digital Media Arts, Film and Television Directing, New Media Operations, Less-Commonly Taught Languages, Marketing, Cross-border E-commerce-related)

Script Assistant/AI Editing/Ad Placement Assistant: Annual salary of 120,000–200,000 RMB; in first-tier cities, 140,000–230,000 RMB. Localization Operations/Translation & Proofreading: Annual salary of 110,000–180,000 RMB; in first-tier cities, 130,000–210,000 RMB.

Associate Degree (related to Digital Media Technology, Film and Television Post-Production, New Media Production, and Business English)

Basic editing, asset production, subtitle translation, and review positions: annual salary of 70,000–110,000 RMB; in first-tier cities, 80,000–140,000 RMB. Candidates with AI‑driven content creation skills and hands-on experience in lesser‑known languages can expect a 18%–29% salary premium.

X. Salary Structure and Industry Development Trends

In 2026, the compensation structure for short-form dramas, AI‑generated web series, and cross‑border content‑creation industries will comprise base salary, monthly performance bonuses, rewards for hit projects, commissions on traffic‑acquisition spending, project profit shares, year‑end dividends, stock options and equity for core talent, and special subsidies for overseas expansion. Leading publicly listed entertainment groups expanding internationally and top AI‑driven short‑form platforms will also offer S‑tier incentives for blockbuster series, innovation awards for AI‑driven mass‑production technologies, regional performance‑based revenue sharing in overseas markets, relocation allowances for high‑caliber creators, and equity‑ownership plans for key senior staff. At leading companies, fixed salaries account for 35%–50%, while variable income—including commissions, profit shares, equity, and special awards—makes up 50%–65%; for midsize content producers and cross‑border service providers, fixed pay represents 45%–60%, with variable earnings at 40%–55%; and at smaller studios and basic production teams, fixed salaries range from 60% to 72%, with variable income comprising 28% to 40%.

Salary growth in the industry is sharply polarized: core high‑pay tracks are concentrated in AI‑driven short‑form hit‑content creation, cross‑border overseas traffic acquisition, deep multilingual localization and operations, global content distribution, and AI‑powered animated series mass‑production R&D, with annual pay increases ranging from 22% to 35%. By contrast, entry‑level roles such as basic editing, routine script review, simple dubbing/translation, and back‑office execution see only 7%–11% year‑over‑year raises. Today, the most scarce talent is a trifecta of AI‑creation expertise, cross‑cultural market insight, and cross‑border monetization capabilities. Core professionals with five or more years of experience managing blockbuster short‑form series on leading platforms, executing pan‑regional overseas campaigns, and overseeing multi‑territory localization operations command salary premiums of 85% to 128%. Top‑tier creative, marketing, and distribution leaders earn 78% to 126% more than entry‑level executors, while senior technical, creative, and operational roles at the bachelor’s degree level typically offer base salaries above RMB 280,000 per year. For elite master’s graduates and seasoned industry veterans, annual compensation can exceed RMB 1 million, underscoring the ongoing premium enjoyed by high‑end talent in this sector.

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Data are compiled from:

1. Liepin’s “2026 Report on Compensation and Talent in the Short-Form Drama Overseas Expansion and AI Webtoon Industries” (based on over 92,000 valid job postings)

2. Zhaopin’s Q1 2026 Salary Database for the Entertainment and Overseas Expansion Industry (covering over 105,000 job postings)

3. BOSS Direct Hiring’s “2026 AI Short-Form Drama/Cross-Border Content Distribution Talent Salary Insights White Paper” (based on over 123,000 valid job descriptions)

4. Zhiyouji’s “2026 Big Data on Industry Salaries for All‑Domain Short‑Form Dramas and AI‑Generated Webtoons” (based on over 618,000 industry job postings)

5. Maimai’s High‑End Recruitment Report: “2026 Survey on Compensation for Top‑Tier Talent in Global Content Creation and Marketing” (with over 1.52 million industry talent data points)

6. Shangxianda Headhunting’s “In-Depth Compensation Survey of Core Talent in Short-Form Overseas Content and AI-Generated Web Series, 2026”

7. China’s Cultural and Entertainment Industry Overseas Expansion Alliance, “2026 White Paper on Cross-Border Short-Form Content Talent Development”

8. AIGC Entertainment Industry Research Institute’s “2026 AI Short-Form Drama Mass Production and Cross-Border Operations Salary Benchmark Report”

9. Official salary and recruitment announcements for 2025–2026 from leading companies such as Zhangwan Network, ByteDance, IGG, ChineseAll, and NetEase Entertainment.