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Manager, Casting & Talent Relations

11 Hours ago • 5 Years + • Human Resource • $100,000 PA - $120,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Manager, Casting & Talent Relations at Moonbug Entertainment is the primary contact for talent, overseeing casting and talent management across various properties. This role involves leading casting calls, screening talent, building relationships with agencies, negotiating contracts, ensuring legal compliance, and managing talent schedules and payments. Responsibilities also include overseeing on-set talent handling, representing Moonbug at events, and supporting talent throughout production. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in talent management and casting, strong agency relationships, experience with digital and traditional platforms, and excellent communication skills.
Must have:
  • 5+ years talent management & casting experience
  • Strong agency relationships
  • Experience with digital & traditional platforms
  • Excellent communication & negotiation skills
  • Legal compliance knowledge
Good to have:
  • Union experience
  • Experience with child labor laws
Perks:
  • Health Care Plan
  • Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Family Leave
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Free Food & Snacks
  • Wellness Resources

Job Details

Description

Thank you for considering the Manager, Casting & Talent Relations 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. 

The Role:

The Manager, Casting & Talent Relations will serve as the primary point of contact for talent, overseeing both casting and talent management across various Moonbug Entertainment properties. Reporting to the Head of Production, this role requires close collaboration with talent, agents, and production teams, ensuring the creative vision and talent needs are met across diverse projects and formats, including live-action, animation, and digital content. The Manager will lead all casting efforts, screening and presenting the best talent options that align with Moonbug’s creative direction while also managing the talent coordination process.

The role also demands expertise in talent management, handling sensitive information with discretion, and fostering strong, long-term relationships with talent.

📍Los Angeles, CA | 💰$100,000 - $120,000 | Full time, office- based role

Responsibilities:

  • Gather casting specifications from Development, Creative, and Production teams for all Moonbug properties.
  • Lead casting calls, screen talent, and present stakeholders with top talent options based on project needs.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with talent agencies, managers, and industry professionals.
  • Oversee talent schedules, tracking days worked, payments, and contract terms.
  • Negotiate terms with talent and managers, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements.
  • Ensure legal documentation, including contracts, is up-to-date, complete, and processed timely.
  • Collaborate with Production to ensure talent payment parity, including per diem and travel expenses.
  • Work with Legal and Studio teams to manage contracts, flagging key deadlines and milestones.
  • Conduct talent background checks to ensure compliance with Moonbug policies and regulations.
  • Serve as a trusted point of contact for talent, offering support and escalating issues as needed.
  • Maintain strong relationships with current talent, ensuring their needs are met before and after shoots.
  • Oversee talent handling on set, ensuring compliance with child labor laws and safety regulations, especially for minors.
  • Manage talent and senior leadership meetings, ensuring smooth coordination and follow-ups.
  • Represent Moonbug at marketing events, meet-and-greets, and other talent engagements.
  • Lead gifting and recognition initiatives for talent milestones, birthdays, and achievements.
  • Proactively reach out to brands to negotiate sponsorships, collaborations, and endorsements for talent.
  • Support talent across all stages of production, ensuring smooth operations and addressing concerns promptly.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in talent management and casting, with non-union talent (union experience is a plus).
  • Strong network and relationships with talent agencies, managers, and industry professionals.
  • Experience in casting for digital-first, television, and/or streaming platforms, for both live-action and animation.
  • High emotional intelligence and ability to remain calm under pressure in fast-paced environments.
  • Strong prioritization skills and the ability to handle a high volume of requests.
  • Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and a creative problem-solver.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
  • Ability to handle varied talent, budgets, and scenarios.
  • Willingness to travel as needed.
  • Experience from boutique companies where wearing multiple hats is common.
  • Proven experience in negotiating and managing diverse talent-related projects.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Free Food & Snacks
  • Wellness Resources
  • and more!

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About The Company

Moonbug is 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 educational content, which is why our shows are available on more than 150 platforms globally including Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids. The company’s portfolio currently stands at 29 IPs and its content is available in 32 languages (including ASL). 🚀


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. 


Candle is run by its Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs, leading entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, and backed by investment capital from funds managed by Blackstone’s flagship private equity business.

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