Associate Manager, Global Corporate Communications

Mattel•El Segundo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Manager, Global Communications at Mattel is a key role responsible for developing and executing external communications campaigns to enhance the company's corporate reputation and support business objectives. This position leads global communications programs, driving measurable outcomes in visibility, engagement, and the success of key launches and campaigns, with a strong emphasis on executional excellence across product launches, executive visibility, and entertainment offerings. The role involves independent management of day-to-day decisions within its scope, contributing to broader communication strategies, and serving as the primary owner for specific campaigns and business areas. The Associate Manager will lead cross-functional workstreams, collaborating with various internal teams (including Mattel Studios, Digital Studios, Investor Relations, Government Affairs, Mattel Creations, Design & Innovation, and the Office of AI) and external agency partners to ensure alignment, progress, and best-in-class communication outcomes. Key responsibilities also include leading media relations efforts, evaluating campaign performance, and managing high-visibility corporate communications moments like quarterly earnings and external conferences. The ideal candidate is a proactive, solutions-oriented communicator with strong written and verbal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with executional excellence in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment.

Requirements

Approximately 5+ years of communications experience, ideally with a strong foundation in media relations and/or agency experience.
Demonstrated experience owning and leading communications campaigns or projects end-to-end, with accountability for results.
Proven ability to drive measurable outcomes, including earned media impact, campaign visibility, and successful launches.
Strong decision-making skills with the ability to operate independently within defined scope while contributing to broader strategy.
Experience leading cross-functional workstreams and managing internal and external stakeholders.
Strong media relations experience across traditional and non-traditional channels.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while driving work forward.
Experience managing external agencies or vendors and holding them accountable for performance.
A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a demonstrated track record of ownership, leadership, and delivering results.
Strong writer and storyteller with clear, confident verbal communication and presentation skills.
Based in Los Angeles, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional partners and media in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Own the development and execution of external communications campaigns on behalf of Mattel.
Deliver high-impact, results-driven communications initiatives that enhance Mattel’s corporate reputation and support business objectives.
Own and lead the execution of global communications programs that advance Mattel’s growth objectives and brand strategy.
Drive measurable outcomes including visibility, engagement, and the overall success of key launches and campaigns.
Emphasize executional excellence across external communications initiatives, including product launches, executive visibility efforts, and the expansion of Mattel’s entertainment offerings.
Independently manage day-to-day decisions within your scope while helping shape communications approaches and campaign strategies.
Serve as the primary owner for key campaigns, initiatives, and business areas, with clear accountability for performance and results.
Lead cross-functional workstreams, acting as the main point of contact across internal teams including Mattel Studios, Digital Studios, Investor Relations, Government Affairs, Mattel Creations, Design & Innovation, and the Office of AI, as well as external agency partners.
Drive alignment, ensure progress, and proactively remove roadblocks to deliver best-in-class communications outcomes.
Lead media relations efforts tied to owned campaigns, including reporter outreach, pitching, briefing materials, and coverage tracking across trade, business, entertainment, digital, and consumer outlets.
Evaluate campaign performance, identify trends and opportunities to increase impact, and refine approaches based on results and insights.
Work closely with internal partners and external agencies to ensure communications programs are executed smoothly, accurately, and on deadline.
Lead key corporate communications moments, including quarterly earnings, external conferences, and other high-visibility initiatives, ensuring seamless execution and strong external impact.