Senior Creative Executive, CoComelon

Thank you for considering the Senior Creative Executive, CoComelon role with Moonbug Entertainment, an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere to laugh, learn and grow.  The company is behind some of the biggest kids’ entertainment brands in the world including CoComelon and Blippi. Moonbug believes every child should have access to our entertaining and enriching content, which is why our shows are available on more than 150 video platforms globally including Netflix, Disney , BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids. Moonbug is also a global leader in pre-school music and audio experiences, available on 100 audio platforms globally. Moonbug brands extend far beyond the screen to include streaming music, toys, games, books, live events, and even theme park exhibits.  

Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond.

The Role:

We are seeking a Senior Creative Executive who is passionate about telling engaging and enriching stories for children across multiple platforms. This role leads the creative processes for our biggest brand, CoComelon – see stats below. 

 The successful candidate will work closely with our network of creators all over the world.  Our in-house production teams are based in London and our current third-party animation studios are based in India.  This is a demanding and fast-paced role with growth potential that requires curiosity, drive and initiative.

📍Los Angeles | 💰$150,000 - $165,000 | Full time, office- based role |

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all CCM content from a creative perspective all the way from development to production through to final delivery to YouTube and premium platforms
• Working with Chief Creative Office, to develop and build out CCM creative strategy, DNA & content opportunities
• Ideate on show ideas, working with Development teams
• Identify and assign creative talent to develop and produce content
• Review and provide notes on scripts, animatics, cuts, voice records and all other steps in the creative process
• Collaborate with stakeholders (CCM GM, Commercial, Distribution, Platforms) to ensure creative development is aligned with company goals and objectives
• Maintain flexibility and openness to take on additional projects as necessary or assigned

• 8 years’ experience in Children’s Entertainment, Scripted Series and/or Studio/Production experience
• Experience working across content formats in both short-form and long-form, for narrative and music-based shows.
• A creative thinker who can juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities and has developed & managed creative teams
• Successfully overseen creative development and production of children’s shows for both digital and traditional platforms
• Degree in Communications, Creative Writing or Film Studies preferred
• Broad network of writers, artists and agency contacts in the children’s space
• Solid grasp of film-making language and technique
• Experience in confidently commenting on animatics, music and effects
• Experience leading a team on creative storytelling and development
• Strong understanding of character and story in brand building
• Ability to interpret data and insights and leverage them in the creative process
• Good judgement and strong critical thinking skills
• Proven communication skills; articulate and professional both in written and verbal form
• Ability to work proactively and independently under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment
• High level of organization and ability to time-manage across multiple deadlines

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources
• and more!

Please Note: We greatly appreciate your interest in joining our team. We are committed to carefully reviewing every application and will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

At Moonbug Entertainment, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We believe that diversity enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to innovate and connect with audiences around the world. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Moonbug Entertainment is dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and talents to the table. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and interview processes.

Join us and be a part of a team that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and the power of diverse voices.

Salary : $150,000 - $165,000