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Mattel

Sr Manager, TV Animation

El Segundo, CA

$112K - $128K/yr

... children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected ... Mattel Studios is seeking a Sr. Manager, Adult & Four-Quad TV Animation to help drive the ...

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Mattel

Sr Manager, TV Animation

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$112K - $128K/yr

... children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected ... Mattel Studios is seeking a Sr. Manager, Adult & Four-Quad TV Animation to help drive the ...

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Mattel

Sr Manager, TV Animation

El Segundo, CA

$112K - $128K/yr

... children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected ... Mattel Studios is seeking a Sr. Manager, Adult & Four-Quad TV Animation to help drive the ...

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How much do children animation jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for children animation in California is $38.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.59 and $63.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a children animation?

A Children Animation job involves creating animated content specifically designed for young audiences. Professionals in this field work on developing characters, storylines, and visuals that are engaging and age-appropriate. This can include TV shows, movies, educational videos, and online content. Roles in this industry range from animators and storyboard artists to writers and voice actors. The goal is to entertain and educate children through visually appealing and meaningful storytelling.

What does a children animation do?

A typical day in Children Animation often involves developing storyboards, designing characters, and animating scenes to bring stories to life for young audiences. You may collaborate closely with writers, directors, voice actors, and other animators to ensure visual consistency and storytelling quality. Regular team meetings and feedback sessions are common, as projects are highly collaborative. Deadlines can be tight, especially in TV or streaming production environments, but the work is both creative and rewarding for those passionate about entertaining and educating children.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in children animation, and why are they important?

To thrive in Children Animation, you generally need proficiency in visual storytelling, character design, and animation principles, often supported by a relevant degree or substantial portfolio. Mastery of animation software such as Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, or Maya, as well as familiarity with storyboarding tools, is typically required. Creativity, patience, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally are valuable soft skills for this role. These skills enable the creation of engaging, age-appropriate animated content that resonates with young audiences and aligns with project goals.

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Infographic showing various Children Animation job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 50% In-person, and 50% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,900 per year, or $38.9 per hour.

Script Coordinator - Japanese (Contract)

Moonbug Entertainment

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

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Re-posted 19 hours ago

Job description

ABOUT MOONBUG ENTERTAINMENT:
Moonbug Entertainment is an award-winning global entertainment company behind some of the most popular kids' titles in the world. Moonbug's lineup includes global sensations CoComelon, Blippi, Little Baby Bum, My Magic Pet Morphle, Supa Strikas, Go Buster, Playtime with Twinkle, Gecko's Garage, ARPO and many more which are available in 27 languages.
Moonbug is a kids' programming powerhouse with shows on more than 100 platforms globally, including YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Sky, Tencent, Youku and Roku. In May of 2020, Tubular Labs named Moonbug one of the leading digital kids' entertainment companies in the world based on the total number of minutes watched worldwide.
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.
The Role:
This role reports ON-SITE at our West Hollywood Office.
Moonbug Entertainment is seeking a Script Coordinator to join the Brand Partnerships running from their LA office.
Requirements
Assist the writers in their daily production functions including but not limited to:
  • Maintain and coordinate writing schedule.
  • Native or Professional Working Proficiency in Japanese. (Needs the ability to write and read scripts in Japanese and understand cultural and language nuances.
  • Attend writer's meetings and prepare follow-up notes.
  • Transcribe notes into the correct format for submission to the writers, internal teams, and clients.
  • Distribute premise, outlines, and script drafts and revisions internally.
  • Coordinate feedback with the creative executive to the writers and inline with the schedule.
  • Send and track scripts to script clearance and track the reports for suggested legal compliance.
  • Maintain, track, and update a comprehensive database and files of premises, outlines, and scripts, including all drafts and submissions.
  • Attend weekly production meetings and provide updates at meetings and for relevant stakeholder updates.
  • Upload and manage script files on Frame.io and maintain a tracker with links and status.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Desired Experience and Qualifications:
  • 2+ years experience in writing and production, or an internship in children's animation or a related field.
  • Knowledge of Final Draft and Google Drive/Sheets.
  • Strong writing skills and knowledge of the animation pipeline.
  • Native or Professional Working Proficiency in Japanese language. (Needs the ability to write and read scripts in Japanese and understand cultural and language nuances.)
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Must be comfortable working across multiple time zones and multi-tasking multiple projects at once.
  • Must be a self-starter and have excellent teamwork skills.

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