Associate S&P and Entertainment Content Review

Mattel•El Segundo, CA

6d•$33 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Mattel is seeking a motivated, passionate, collaborative, and driven Standards and Practices (“S&P”) Associate to review and advise on Mattel TV Studio productions, books, mobile apps and games, and/or other entertainment properties produced by other divisions at Mattel from an S&P perspective, and to assist with product and brand advertising and marketing from a legal perspective. The ideal candidate will have direct experience in standards and practices, content review, legal, or a related field, and will be eager to learn while building strong working relationships with internal partners. This role operates in a fast-paced environment with evolving technology, regulatory considerations, and tight deadlines. This role reports into the Marketing, Advertising, and Content Review Legal Team, and will work closely with other divisions within the Legal Department.

Requirements

BA/BS degree required.
1-3 years of relevant experience or internship experience in standards & practices, legal, media, compliance, or a related field preferred.
Must have the ability to conduct research and apply guidelines with attention to detail.
Must have the ability to identify potential issues and escalate appropriately.
Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Must have the ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
Must have the ability to work collaboratively while also taking initiative on assigned tasks.
Must have the ability to stay organized and detail-oriented when reviewing content and documentation.
Must demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Candidate should possess the ability to perform in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, and time-sensitive environment, and be able to exercise independent judgment when advising on a wide range of issues affecting key initiatives across the Mattel portfolio of brands.

Nice To Haves

Interest in entertainment, media, children’s content, and/or intellectual property is a plus.
Familiarity with content standards, media production, or legal concepts (through coursework, internships, or early career experience) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Review and advise on entertainment content across the Mattel portfolio (e.g., short-form/digital content, episodic programming, feature-length films, mobile apps and games, editorials and other publishing properties, and products and partnerships), and advertising and marketing of such properties, to help ensure alignment with company standards, practices, and policies, as well as industry best practices and internal standards.
Reviewing of scripts, storyboards, animatics, cuts, etc., as assigned.
Conducting research related to third party intellectual property and personal rights issues, as needed.
Supporting the tracking and organization of clearance reports from third party clearance vendor(s), and helping flag potential issues.
Identifying intellectual property concerns and escalating to senior team members as appropriate.
Assisting with stock footage and image library agreements, including reviewing standard terms.
Preparing summaries, reports, and status updates for the team.
Partnering with the Advertising and Marketing Legal Team to help confirm marketing materials meet requirements.
Performing regular analyses of the competitive landscape.
Keeping up with trends across the industry.
Review advertising and marketing materials for a designated group of brands to help ensure compliance with applicable laws and guidelines (e.g., advertising and marketing laws, COPPA, and relevant self-regulatory frameworks such as CARU), as well as company policies and industry best practices.
Assisting with the review of select advertising assets, marketing campaigns, and promotions (e.g., packaging, television commercials, digital ads, influencer content, sweepstakes/contests/giveaways, branded websites, and in-store signage) for assigned brands.
Communicate regularly with internal teams, colleagues, and supervising attorneys, with occasional exposure to outside counsel.
Manage multiple assignments with guidance, responding to day-to-day questions and escalating more complex issues when needed.
Assist in maintaining legal/compliance resources and databases (e.g., guidelines, internal documentation).
Support the development of training materials and internal resources.
Participate in internal trainings and team initiatives.
Contribute to special projects, research assignments, and process improvements as directed.