Mattel
Associate Manager, Global Corporate Communications
El Segundo, CALIFORNIA, United States
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
CommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills
About the role
- The Associate Manager, Global Communications plays a critical role in driving global communications programs that advance Mattel's growth objectives and brand strategy.
- This role emphasizes executional excellence across external communications initiatives, including product launches, executive visibility efforts, and the expansion of Mattel's entertainment offerings.
- Familiarity with the evolving media landscape is important, along with curiosity, sound judgment, and an eagerness to continuously learn and adapt.
Responsibilities
- We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play.
- 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.
- Reporting to the Vice President, Global Communications, you will partner closely with cross-functional teams across the organization, including Mattel Studios, Mattel Creations, Design & Innovation, Investor Relations, Government Affairs, CPX, and others.
- You will manage day-to-day communications execution while contributing to strategic planning and high-visibility initiatives across the business.
- This role requires a proactive communicator who is comfortable navigating a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment and can independently drive projects forward while maintaining strong alignment across stakeholders.
Requirements
- Approximately 5 years of communications experience, ideally with a foundation in media relations and/or agency experience
- Demonstrated track record of collaboration, innovation, strategic thinking, and strong execution
Benefits
- You will lead media relations efforts across trade, business, entertainment, digital, and consumer outlets, including reporter outreach, pitching, briefing materials, and coverage tracking.
Company info
- 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 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.
- Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
- 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.
- Videos to watch:
- The Culture at Mattel
- Corporate Philanthropy
- We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
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