Responsibilities

• Lead media relations across trade, business, entertainment, digital, and consumer outlets with reporter outreach, pitching, briefing materials, and coverage tracking.
• Monitor the evolving media and communications landscape, identify trends, opportunities, and potential reputational issues.
• Own major corporate communications moments, including quarterly earnings, external conferences, and high-visibility initiatives.
• Drive global communications programs that advance growth objectives and brand strategy with executional excellence.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams across Mattel Studios, Mattel Creations, Design & Innovation, Investor Relations, Government Affairs, CPX, and others.
• Manage day-to-day communications execution while contributing to strategic planning and high-visibility initiatives.
• Navigate a fast-paced, matrixed environment and independently drive projects forward with strong stakeholder alignment.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure projects are delivered accurately, thoughtfully, and on deadline.

Requirements

• 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