Sr Manager, Social Media - Masterbrand & Creations

El Segundo, CA (On-site)

$148K/yr – $186K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive Mattel’s global social strategy across major platforms, turning brand priorities into platform-native narratives and content ecosystems that excite fans and prove impact.

  • Lead editorial planning and publishing strategies across Brand Marketing and cross-functional teams.
  • Translate brand strategy into platform-native social narratives that scale across Meta, TikTok, Reddit, and YouTube.
  • Build always-on content ecosystems rooted in entertainment, storytelling, community engagement and brand priorities.

Job Description

Own and drive Mattel’s global social strategy across major platforms, turning brand priorities into platform-native narratives and content ecosystems that excite fans and prove impact.

  • Lead editorial planning and publishing strategies across Brand Marketing and cross-functional teams.
  • Translate brand strategy into platform-native social narratives that scale across Meta, TikTok, Reddit, and YouTube.
  • Build always-on content ecosystems rooted in entertainment, storytelling, community engagement and franchise priorities.
  • Drive audience growth, engagement, sentiment and brand relevance through innovative social programming and community-first thinking.
  • Use social listening, performance analytics and audience insights to optimize content strategy and inform decision-making.
  • Stay ahead of evolving platform behaviors, algorithm changes and digital culture trends to evolve Mattel’s social presence.
  • Collaborate with Brand Marketing, Creative, Influencer, PR, Entertainment, Digital Gaming, Toy and Consumer Product teams to develop integrated campaigns and launch moments.
  • Integrate social moments with Mattel brands when relevant including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, Uno, American Girl, Monster High and Masters of the Universe.
  • Identify and activate cultural moments, internet trends, fandom behavior, and emerging conversation opportunities in real time.
  • Lead content calendars and publishing strategies to keep a coherent, timely social cadence.
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Mattel, Inc.

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We empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.We treat play as if the future depends on it — because it does. Play is our language, and we speak to our consumers authentically by representing the world as they see and imagine it.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, Polly Pocket, and Barney, 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. Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to WorkTM and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators.

Founded in 1945
El Segundo, California, USA
12K employees (2,443 in marketing)
62% recommend to a friend
74% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
9M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.1%
Direct
50.8%
Referral
3.4%
Social
4%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~12.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,522 (12% of company)
Median Career Experience
15 years
Median Tenure
8.4 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
13

Funding

Total Funding
$600M
Last Raise
$600M
Post IPO Debt, 4 months ago

Funding History

  • Nov 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $600M

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