Associate Manager, Global 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 Associate Manager, Global Communications is a key contributor on the Communications team, helping drive the development and execution of external communications campaigns on behalf of Mattel.

What Your Impact Will Be:

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.

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. Familiarity with the evolving media landscape is important, along with curiosity, sound judgment, and an eagerness to continuously learn and adapt.

You will lead media relations efforts across trade, business, entertainment, digital, and consumer outlets, including reporter outreach, pitching, briefing materials, and coverage tracking. You will also actively monitor and synthesize the evolving media and communications landscape, proactively identifying trends, opportunities, and potential reputational issues that may impact the business.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and external agency partners, you will help drive seamless execution across communications initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered accurately, thoughtfully, and on deadline. You will also own major corporate communications moments, including quarterly earnings, external conferences, and other high-visibility initiatives.

Mattel is a dynamic organization, and the successful candidate is a highly proactive, solutions-oriented communicator who demonstrates sound judgment, anticipates needs, and operates with a strong sense of ownership. You are comfortable managing up, navigating ambiguity, and driving projects forward across a highly collaborative organization while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and executional excellence.

This role requires strong written and verbal communication skills, strategic thinking, organizational rigor, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining high-quality output under tight timelines. The ideal candidate thrives both independently and collaboratively and brings a passion for storytelling, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For:

• Approximately 5 years of communications experience, ideally with a foundation in media relations and/or agency experience
• Based in Los Angeles, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional partners and media in a fast-paced environment
• Strong writer and storyteller with clear, confident verbal communication and presentation skills
• Solid media relations experience across traditional and non-traditional channels
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines while maintaining high-quality output
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead projects, exercise sound judgment, and drive initiatives forward with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Comfortable operating both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a highly matrixed organization
• Experience managing external agencies or vendors in support of communications initiatives
• Demonstrated track record of collaboration, innovation, strategic thinking, and strong execution
• The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

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. Join Mattel''s Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!

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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