Songwriter (4 Month FTC)

About Moonbug Entertainment

Thank you for considering the Songwriter 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

The Songwriter will work under the Music Director and alongside the music coordinator to write and producer modern POP songs across multiple projects and brands. The role requires someone with a strong and creative musical mind to write original lyrics, melodies, and produce songs from concept right through to final master, with a specific focus on contemporary girl-pop music styles. 

This role reports onsite in our London office full time and is a fixed term contract of 4 months.

Responsibilities

• Write and compose original songs including lyrics and full arrangements. 
• Utilize Digital Audio Workstations (Logic) to edit, arrange, and compose.
• Edit, tune, and comp vocal tracks, and record vocal guides as needed.
• Work with the team to implement and maintain audio pipelines and strategies.
• Able to collaborate effectively with different teams, including creative, production, brand, etc.
• Incorporate feedback from the music team.
• Contribute to developing the musical identity of new formats/shows/IPs.
• Manage multiple overlapping delivery pipelines, meeting deadlines across all IPs and projects.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a songwriter and composer. 
• Strong understanding of the entire music production process, from conception to completion.
• Strong proficiency in Logic. 
• Ability to manage time across multiple deadlines.
• Ability to sing guide vocals.
• Experience with vocal tuning, editing, and mixing.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be a direct member of the performing rights organisation BMI or have willingness to join BMI.

Application Process Note

To be considered for this role, candidates must submit links to two previous examples of their pop compositions. These examples do not necessarily need to be children's music, but should demonstrate proficiency in contemporary pop styles. Applications submitted without these examples will not be reviewed.