
Moonbug Entertainment is an award-winning global entertainment company behind some of the most popular children's titles in the world. We create, produce, and distribute inspiring, story-driven content that feeds minds and warms hearts. Our line-up includes global sensations like CoComelon, Blippi, Little Angel, and Oddbods, which are loved by millions of families across streaming, digital, linear, gaming, and consumer products.
As a Candle Media company, we operate on a truly global scale. We are a digital-first, fast-paced team that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and creativity. At Moonbug, we believe in purposeful work that makes a meaningful, high-quality impact on the lives of children and parents everywhere.
Los Angeles | On-site (5 days per week)
We're looking for an Associate Director, Media Operations to lead the day-to-day operations of our Media Ops team through a fixed-term parental leave cover
You'll lead campaign delivery across Moonbug's owned-and-operated content and platforms, working with some of the biggest advertisers in the world. Based in our Los Angeles office alongside the US team, you'll also partner closely with our London-based Media Ops team.
This is a hands-on leadership role with a clear mandate: keep an experienced team executing at a high standard. You'll inherit a capable team of 3 and established processes. Our ideal candidate is a senior ad ops leader who knows how to run a world class digital advertising operations team at a high level during our busiest time of year.
Requirements
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.
Benefits

Moonbug is 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 educational content, which is why our shows are available on more than 150 platforms globally including Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids. The company’s portfolio currently stands at 29 IPs and its content is available in 32 languages (including ASL). 🚀
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.
Candle is run by its Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs, leading entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, and backed by investment capital from funds managed by Blackstone’s flagship private equity business.