Producer

Mattel•El Segundo, CA

8h•$114,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mattel is seeking a Producer to work with internal and external partners to oversee execution of content for Mattel Brand audiences. The position will work directly with the Strategy team and Creative Development to ensure content is produced in order to achieve global engagement. 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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in film production, communications or related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum 10 years of production experience creating videos for digital platforms, specifically working with a Mac.
Strong understanding of digital content platforms and requirements.
Creative thinking skills with experience innovating that leads to engaging and playful visual storytelling.
Proficiency in contracts, agreements, labor laws, and budget tracking.
Experience with post production, localization, and distribution.

Responsibilities

Supervise Coordinators, temp Producers and temp Coordinators, and Productions of a large slate of projects from ideation through delivery, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and meet creative objectives while mentoring and guiding team toward future Producer and Associate Producer positions.
Manage a large slate of projects from development through delivery
Manage team bandwidth and resources required to achieve annual production needs
Build and maintain sustainable production pipelines for various formats and video styles ranging from animation, live action, interactive, live streams and more.
Determine the right partners internally and externally for each production and define project schedules, budgets and milestones.
Build project estimates, schedules, budgets and Statements of Work (SOW).
Responsible for ensuring partners are delivering projects on time and on budget.
Build all projects within WorkFront (project management tool) for tracking and reporting.
Work in-house with Physical Production Studio team to book resources and manage productions.
Work internally with Post Production Supervisor to ensure delivery and QC is met for each project.
Support and lead in Central Creative drivelines and initiatives.
Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships and innovative production techniques to keep Mattel at the forefront of the ever-changing digital landscape.
Actively recruit and recommend new production talent
Stay ahead of the curve on ever-changing digital platforms and best practices.
Innovate with new production techniques and approaches to stay ahead of the ever-changing landscape.
Identify and curate new industry partnership opportunities.
Support Brand and Platform strategy and creative with production timelines and format recommendations to stay in budget.
Work cross-functionally with legal to execute contracts that are aligned to the broader goals of Mattel.
Manage A&P budgets for slate of projects across multiple years simultaneously