
Senior Social Media Manager
Moonbug Entertainment
Los Angeles, CAThis is a Full Time Job
Thank you for considering the Senior Social Media Manager role with Moonbug Entertainment.
This role reports onsite in our Los Angeles office full time.
The Role:
This is an opportunity to join one of the most exciting entertainment companies in the kids' space globally. We have grown from a start-up into the home of the world's biggest kids' show, with a massive presence across YouTube, Netflix, and beyond, and we are now entering our next evolution as a company.
We are looking for a highly creative, strategic, and hands-on Senior Social Media Manager to lead the social presence for our biggest global franchise, CoComelon. This role is central to driving the brand's social strategy, building brand love, and deepening our connection with families around the world.
In 2026, we are building our in-house social team, and this role will be responsible for leading and developing that team (2 to 3 direct reports) while elevating our internal capabilities to match the scale and ambition of our franchise.
You will be accountable for the overall social media vision, developing campaigns, defining the brand's social voice, and creating content that cuts through the noise. The ideal candidate is a social-first creative who knows how to make a brand feel human, relevant, and worth talking about.
Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about using social media to connect with audiences, spark emotion, and build genuine brand love among parents and caregivers.
You will work closely with the Brand Marketing team and key cross-functional partners to bring our stories to life across platforms, franchises, and audiences.
Responsibilities:
• Lead, inspire, and mentor a growing in-house social media team (2 to 3 direct reports) to deliver best-in-class content and community management.
• Develop and implement the overall social media strategy across key platforms and territories, ensuring alignment with brand and franchise priorities.
• Elevate our in-house creative capabilities by building efficient processes, playbooks, and creative standards for social content production.
• Drive creative ideation, producing and overseeing social-first content that breaks through the clutter, builds emotional connection, and drives engagement.
• Build authentic, culturally relevant campaigns that resonate with parents and families, fostering affinity to the CoComelon brand.
• Create monthly content calendars that align with global business priorities and content launches.
• Collaborate across internal teams including Platforms, CPE, Distribution, Partnerships, and Music to support campaigns and amplify content.
• Partner with influencers, brand ambassadors, and agencies to extend reach and strengthen community engagement.
• Track, analyze, and report on performance using social data and insights to optimize strategy.
• Brief and oversee content creation including photography, video (shorts, reels, in-feed, and long-form), and copywriting.
• Using data-driven insights to inform investment and strategic decisions.
Requirements
• Demonstrated success in growing brands, building engaged communities, and driving fandom through social.
• Strong people leader with experience managing and developing small teams.
• Highly creative thinker with a track record of producing social-first, culturally relevant content that drives conversation and engagement.
• Deep understanding of social media platforms, tools, and analytics including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
• Ability to translate insights into creative strategies and measurable results.
• Strong collaborator comfortable working cross-functionally across marketing, creative, and franchise teams.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Confident working across multiple time zones including London and Los Angeles.
Salary/Benefits
Benefits
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)
• Retirement Plan (401(k))
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, and Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity and Paternity)
• Wellness Resources
Additional Information
Moonbug Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to inspiring kids to laugh, learn, and grow. It is behind major children's brands such as CoComelon and Blippi, and believes in providing access to enriching content, which is available on over 150 video platforms worldwide, including Netflix, Disney, BBC iPlayer, and YouTube Kids. Additionally, Moonbug is a leader in pre-school music and audio experiences, accessible on 100 audio platforms globally. The company's brands extend beyond screen content to include streaming music, toys, games, books, live events, and theme park exhibits. Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly organization that focuses on high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises, positioning leading entertainment businesses for sustainable growth.