Associate Manager, Global Corporate Communications

El Segundo, CA (On-site)

$111K/yr – $135K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own media relationships and high-visibility corporate moments with a proactive, cross-functional storytelling stance.

  • Lead media relations across diverse outlets, including outreach, pitching, briefing materials, and coverage tracking.
  • Monitor the evolving landscape to spot trends, opportunities, and potential reputational risks.
  • Drive end-to-end execution on communications programs and major moments with authentic cross-team alignment.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead media relations across trade, business, entertainment, digital, and consumer outlets, including outreach, pitching, briefing materials, and coverage tracking.
  • Monitor the media landscape, identify trends and reputational risks, and surface opportunities for strategic communications.
  • Own major corporate moments and cross-functional campaigns, aligning with Investor Relations, Government Affairs, and cross-team partners to deliver on deadlines.

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

Preferred

  • Passion for storytelling, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate independently and as part of a collaborative team in a highly matrixed organization.
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Mattel

La Mauritano-Tunisienne des Télécommunications est le premier opérateur mobile en Mauritanie.

Founded in 1999
Nouakchott, Nouakchott-Nord Region, MRT
318 employees (51 in marketing)

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~318

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
38 (12% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
21