Live Action Executive Consultant (Contract)

Thank you for considering the Live Action Executive Consultant 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. 

This role reports onsite in our Los Angeles office full time.

The Role

Moonbug Entertainment is seeking an experienced Live Action Executive Consultant (Contract) to join our team for 3 months to evaluate and optimize our production processes for Blippi. The ideal candidate has a strong background in live-action children's television production, with a proven track record of streamlining workflows, improving efficiency, and maintaining the highest quality standards. This consultant will provide expert recommendations on best practices, regulatory compliance, and scalable production models for future projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head of Production, Executive Producer, and Director of Production to analyze current production workflows for Blippi, identifying areas for improvement.
• Upskill the management team on live-action best practices, including animation integration where relevant.
• Assess crew roles, resource allocation, and budgetary efficiency to optimize costs without compromising creative integrity.
• Provide recommendations on child-focused production compliance, ensuring adherence to industry standards (e.g., child labor laws, safety regulations).
• Document existing processes and develop clear, actionable strategies for implementation.
• Advise on digital-first and franchise-driven production models, considering platforms such as YouTube and FAST channels.
• Support the creation of a sustainable and scalable production framework for future Blippi content.

• 10+ years of experience in live-action production for children's television, with a focus on high-quality, large-scale productions.
• Proven success in a senior production leadership role or previous consulting experience in the industry.
• Expertise in production workflows, budgeting, scheduling, and crew management for children's content.
• Familiarity with hybrid live-action/animation formats is a plus.
• Experience working with major children’s brands, franchises, and global distribution platforms (e.g., YouTube, FAST, streaming).
• Deep knowledge of content compliance, safety regulations, and best practices in kids' entertainment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to deliver detailed reports, training sessions, and hands-on guidance to production teams.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000, depending on experience