Associate Director, Media Operations (Paternity Leave Cover)

Moonbug-Entertainment

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability (Short & Long Term)

Training & Development

Free Food & Snacks

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Moonbug Entertainment, a Candle Media company, is seeking an Associate Director, Media Operations to lead a 3‑person team during a fixed-term parental leave cover in Los Angeles. You will direct campaign delivery across owned content and platforms, collaborating with major advertisers and connecting Moonbug with the London team.

The role requires a senior ad ops leader capable of running a world‑class digital advertising operations team during peak season, with a hands-on leadership style and

Qualifications

10+ years in digital media with 8+ years leading teams.
Deep experience with sell- and buy-side platforms (GAM, Google Ads, SpringServe, Meta, TikTok).

Responsibilities

Campaign Delivery: oversee planning, trafficking, execution, pacing, and delivery of campaigns.
Problem Solving: troubleshoot issues to maximize delivery and accurate reporting.
Team Leadership: manage and develop a team of ad ops professionals.
Cross-Functional Operations: connect Ad Sales, Sales Planning, Accounts, Finance, Tech, and partners.
Financial Reconciliation: partner with Finance on monthly reconciliation and billing queries.
Quality Assurance & Systems: maintain high standards for ad serving and inventory management.
Leadership Representation: act as escalation point for internal and external stakeholders.
Client & Sales Support: join pitch and post-campaign meetings as needed.

Skills

10+ years experience

Team management

Ad operations

Data analytics

Programmatic advertising

YouTube advertising

Communication

Tools

Google Ad Manager

Google Ads

SpringServe

Meta Ads

TikTok Ads

Job description

About Moonbug Entertainment

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.

Location

Los Angeles | On-site (5 days per week)

The Role

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.

Responsibilities

Campaign Delivery: Oversee planning, trafficking, execution, pacing, and delivery of direct and programmatic media campaigns across Moonbug's digital portfolio.
Problem Solving: Troubleshoot the complex issues that may prevent digital ad campaigns from delivering, performing at their fullest potential, and being accurately reported on.
Team Leadership: Manage and develop a team of 3 ad ops professionals, from entry- to mid-entry level, setting clear priorities and unblocking work daily.
Cross‑Functional Operations: Act as the operational connective tissue between Ad Sales, Sales Planning, Account Management, Finance, Technical teams, and ad platform partners to ensure clean launches, accurate tracking, and on‑time delivery.
Financial Reconciliation: Partner with Finance on monthly campaign reconciliation, billing queries, and delivery variances.
Quality Assurance & Systems: Maintain high standards for ad serving, targeting setup, and sell‑side inventory management across YouTube, CTV, and paid social.
Leadership Representation: Represent the Ad Operations function on behalf of the Head of Media as needed, acting as an escalation point for internal and external stakeholders.
Client & Sales Support: Join pitch and post‑campaign client meetings where operational or technical expertise is needed.

Experience: 10+ years of professional digital media experience, including 8+ years managing teams.
Technical Expertise: Deep experience with sell and buy‑side inventory platforms — Google Ad Manager, Google Ads, SpringServe, Meta Ads, TikTok Ads.
Video & CTV: Strong expertise in digital video advertising, particularly YouTube campaign management, with a solid grasp of the CTV landscape.
Programmatic Knowledge: Working knowledge of programmatic execution, including Programmatic Guaranteed (PG) and Private Marketplaces (PMP).
Data & Analytics: Proficiency across Google Workspace, Looker Studio, and YouTube Analytics for reporting, troubleshooting, and campaign tracking.
Problem Solving: Excellent analytical skills and high attention to detail, with the ability to find creative solutions inside platform constraints.
Leadership Style: A supportive, approachable leader who can step into an established team and earn its trust quickly.
Communication: Confident communicator across senior leadership, cross‑functional teams, and external commercial partners.

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.