Associate Manager, Corporate Communications

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity:
The Corporate Communications Assoc Manager will support the Corporate Communications team to create, manage and execute external strategic communication campaigns on behalf of Mattel and the global franchise team.

What Your Impact Will Be

Responsibilities will include the development and execution of communications strategic plans including written materials with a focus on communicating the growth of Mattel brands outside the toy aisle. The individual will support executive visibility efforts and will partner closely with key divisions within the organization, including, but not limited to, Mattel Studios, Digital Gaming, Mattel Franchise Management, Location Based Entertainment, Publishing, Music and Consumer Product Partnerships, among others, to develop and execute the communications strategies to promote Mattel as a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. This individual will also support all major corporate communications initiatives.

This role has accountability for key external media stakeholder relationships, including regular contact with trade, business, entertainment and consumer reporters. The individual will also be responsible for tracking key communications trends, tactics and issues to inform internal and external campaigns. The individual will be responsible for working closely with a cross-functional team of internal partners and should have experience successfully navigating a matrixed organization. There is frequent interaction and collaboration with Mattel’s senior leadership. This role also includes managing external agencies for publicity support for various content initiatives.

Mattel is a dynamic and fast-paced environment, and the successful candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to regularly prioritize work across multiple projects to successfully meet team and business deliverables. The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communications skills and a proven track record of developing external-facing communications programs. We’re looking for someone who is a fantastic storyteller with experience mining for and developing stories that will resonate with fans and media and must have high comfort level developing stories for/liaising with an extremely wide spectrum of media sectors. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented and deliver high-level projects on deadline. The individual will be a critical part of the Communications team and will report directly to the Sr. Director of Corporate Communications.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Must be a strong writer and storyteller.
• Must be comfortable working in both a team environment and as an individual contributor.
• Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to handle large volumes within tight deadlines and have proven time-management skills while still producing excellent quality of work.
• Must have strong media experience as well as traditional and non-traditional media knowledge.
• Must have strong written and verbal presentation skills and the ability to interface with all levels of management and decision makers.
• Must have experience managing external agencies.
• Ideal candidate has a proven track record of exemplifying leadership qualities of collaboration, innovation and execution.
  
  

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors

• We collaborate Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.
  
  

Who We Are

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

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Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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