Junior Music Producer

Moonbug Entertainment; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global entertainment company is seeking a Junior Music Producer to oversee music creation and production across various projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in music production, strong proficiency in Digital Audio Workstations, and excellent communication skills. This role involves working closely with the Music Director and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality outputs. Benefits include free private healthcare and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Free Private Healthcare

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave

Matched 5% pension scheme

Free yoga/fitness classes

Free weekly lunch

Friday drinks at 4pm

Qualifications

• Proven experience in music production, composition, and recording.
• Strong proficiency in Digital Audio Workstations.
• Experience in managing production schedules and coordinating teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production of music albums and tracks from inception to final mastering.
• Write and compose original songs including lyrics, arrangements and orchestrations.
• Provide structured feedback to composers, engineers, and lyricists.

Skills

Music production

Creative direction

Project management

Communication

DAWs proficiency

Tools

Logic

Job description

About Moonbug Entertainment

Thank you for considering the Junior Music 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.

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.

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

The Junior Music Producer will work under the Music Director to oversee the creation, production, and delivery of music across multiple projects. This role requires a balance of creative and technical expertise, ensuring high-quality music production while managing workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring talent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production of music albums and tracks from inception to final mastering.
• Write and compose original songs including lyrics, arrangements and orchestrations.
• Provide structured feedback to composers, engineers, and lyricists at various production stages.
• Ensure final mixes and masters meet creative and technical quality standards.
• Work closely with the Music Director to implement music strategies.
• Maintain clear communication with production, post-production, legal, and publishing teams.
• Coordinate with Music Operations to establish project timelines, deadlines, and workflows.
• Utilize Digital Audio Workstations (e.g., Logic) to edit, arrange, and compose.
• Engineer and coach recording sessions when necessary.
• Edit, tune, and comp vocal tracks, and record vocal guides as needed.
• Develop musical briefs, review and refine lyrics and compositions.
• Assist Music Operations in metadata tagging and deliverable submissions.
• Lead team meetings and provide updates on project progress.
• Direct vocal recording sessions and assess new talent, including singers and composers.
• Train new hires and manage studio interns, composers or creative assistants.
• Shape the musical identity of content and source/manage freelancers.
• Ensure documentation, including music bibles and project tracking tools, is regularly updated.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in music production, composition, and recording.
• Strong proficiency in DAWs (e.g., Logic) and audio editing tools.
• Experience in managing production schedules and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Ability to lead recording sessions and provide creative direction to artists and composers.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Experience with metadata tagging, licensing, and music operations is a plus.

Requirements

• Proven experience in music production, composition, and recording.
• Strong proficiency in DAWs (e.g., Logic) and audio editing tools.
• Experience in managing production schedules and coordinating music pipelines.
• Ability to lead recording sessions and provide creative direction to artists and composers.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Experience with metadata tagging, licensing, and music operations is a plus.
• Must be a direct member of the performing rights organisation BMI or have willingness to join BMI.