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About The Position

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.

Benefits

• competitive total pay programs
• comprehensive benefits
• resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential