About Moonbug Entertainment
Thank you for considering the Creative Producer 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.
This role reports onsite in our London office full time.
London, Camden | Office based | Benefits including Free Private Healthcare, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave, matched 5% pension scheme, free yoga/fitness wellbeing classes, free weekly lunch and Friday drinks @ 4pm.
The Role
We're seeking a Creative Producer to lead the development and production of shorts and alternative formats. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and has the ability to execute multiple high-quality productions autonomously. You should be a creative first problem solver and understand how to research to execute viral trends quickly. You should be an expert in creatively directing live-action and animation content, budgeting, production management and scheduling, and team leadership, with a passion for innovation in children’s media.
This role reports to the Senior Executive, Alternative Formats and #shorts.
Key Responsibilities
Creative Direction
* Lead ideation and creative direction for all shorts coming out of London team, ensuring alignment with brand objectives.
* Provide feedback on scripts, cuts, and all project elements to elevate content quality.
* Direct, produce, and edit specific shorts as needed, including pitching concepts for approval by Senior Executive, creating shot lists, ordering props and backdrops, setting up filming spaces, capturing footage, and executing final edits.
* Creatively direct or produce other longform alternative formats as needed.
Production Management
* Work with Senior Executive to strategize overall internal and external spends for the Alt Format department.
* Oversee Production Team and ensure all departmental workflows are optimized and documented.
* Oversee all final deliveries of content to Moonbase/SAN.
* Work with Finance and Legal to ensure all suppliers and team members are accurately contracted.
* Source and manage vendors, contractors, and crew members.
* Maintain accurate budgets and manage costs to ensure financial targets are met.
* Mentor team members and create a solution-oriented environment.
Autonomy & Oversight
* Creatively produce longform shoots with budgets up to $75,000, reporting to Senior Executive for line items requiring approval over $5000.
* Provide strategic guidance to Senior Executive and other team members.
* Exceptional storytelling and creative direction abilities with a deep understanding of narrative structure and creative processes, especially in children’s media and digital content.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative vision and provide constructive feedback.
* Expertise in YouTube Live Action Production (all stages: development, pre-production, production, post).
* Familiarity with Adobe Premiere and post-production workflows.
* Ability to manage projects independently while collaborating effectively with Senior Executives.
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