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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for script clearance in Pasadena, CA is $147,829.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $136,900.00 and $162,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Script Clearance job involves reviewing screenplays to identify potential legal or copyright issues before production begins. This includes checking for trademarked names, copyrighted material, defamation risks, and other legal concerns. Script clearance analysts conduct research to ensure that all elements of a script can be used without legal repercussions. Their work helps protect studios and production companies from lawsuits and ensures compliance with industry standards.

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A Script Clearance professional’s day often involves reviewing scripts for potential legal issues, such as copyrighted material, trademarks, or personal likenesses, and conducting detailed research to identify any risks. They collaborate closely with writers, producers, and legal teams to advise on script changes or provide documentation verifying clearance. The role also includes preparing clearance reports and maintaining thorough records of all approvals and communications. This ensures that the production complies with all legal requirements and avoids costly disputes or delays.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the script clearance position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Script Clearance, you need a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of intellectual property law, and familiarity with media production processes, often supported by a background in legal studies or related coursework. Knowledge of copyright databases, clearance tracking software, and legal research tools is commonly required. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate with writers, producers, and legal teams help professionals excel in this role. These skills ensure that all content is legally cleared, minimizing risk and ensuring smooth production workflows.

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Script Coordinator - Japanese (Contract)

Moonbug Entertainment

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Contractor

Re-posted 18 days 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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