Responsibilities

• lead media relations efforts across trade, business, entertainment, digital, and consumer outlets, including reporter outreach, pitching, briefing materials, and coverage tracking.
• actively monitor and synthesize the evolving media and communications landscape, proactively identifying trends, opportunities, and potential reputational issues that may impact the business.
• help drive seamless execution across communications initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered accurately, thoughtfully, and on deadline.
• own major corporate communications moments, including quarterly earnings, external conferences, and other high-visibility initiatives.
• lead day-to-day communications execution while contributing to strategic planning and high-visibility initiatives across the business.
• partner closely with cross-functional teams across the organization, including Mattel Studios, Mattel Creations, Design & Innovation, Investor Relations, Government Affairs, CPX, and others.
• manage day-to-day communications execution.

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

• curiosity, sound judgment, and an eagerness to continuously learn and adapt.

Benefits

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