Sr Associate, Brand Communications

El Segundo, CA (On-site)

$93K/yr – $115K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own media relations and executive storytelling for Mattel dolls brands, coordinating across PR, product launches, and corporate moments to protect brand reputation and drive earned coverage.

  • Growth/Ownership: Plan and execute integrated PR programs with cross-functional teams and external agencies.
  • Audience & Channels: Craft messaging for media interviews, events, and executive speaking engagements to reach key consumer and trade outlets.
  • Measurement: Track coverage, sentiment, and impact to inform future storytelling and campaign decisions.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and execution of public relations programs for Mattel’s portfolio of dolls brands, partnering closely with the Senior Director and cross-functional teams to bring brand stories to life through earned channels.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop communications materials, including press releases, media alerts, briefing documents, Q&As, fact sheets, talking points, and other campaign assets.
  • Assist in the planning and execution of product launches, brand campaigns, corporate initiatives, and cultural moments that support business objectives and brand reputation.
  • Draft messaging and executive briefing materials to support media interviews, speaking engagements, events, and other communications opportunities.
  • Support executive social media content development related to Mattel brands, products, and company initiatives.
  • Coordinate day-to-day activities with external agency partners, helping to manage timelines, deliverables, approvals, and campaign execution.
  • Build and maintain relationships with media and industry contacts while supporting outreach efforts that generate positive brand awareness and engagement.
  • Monitor media coverage, industry trends, and cultural conversations to identify opportunities and insights that inform communications planning and storytelling.
  • Support issues management and communications preparedness efforts by helping develop materials, gathering information, and coordinating stakeholder communications as needed.
  • Track, analyze, and report on campaign performance, media coverage, and communications results, helping to identify learnings and recommendations for future programs.

Requirements

  • An interest and passion for purposeful impact in children’s lives around the world.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in public relations, communications, or a related field, preferably within an agency, entertainment, consumer products, lifestyle, or in-house communications environment.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting integrated communications campaigns from planning through execution.
  • Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences and platforms.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to develop thoughtful recommendations and execute against plans with guidance from senior team members.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners and external agencies.
  • A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and willingness to take initiative while working both independently and collaboratively.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
  • Interest in pop culture, media, social platforms, consumer brands, and the evolving communications landscape

Benefits

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

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Current headcount: ~318

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