Responsibilities

• The Associate Manager, Global Communications is a key contributor on the Communications team, helping drive the development and execution of external communications campaigns on behalf of Mattel.
• The Associate Manager, Global Communications plays a critical role in driving global communications programs that advance Mattel’s growth objectives and brand strategy.
• This role emphasizes executional excellence across external communications initiatives, including product launches, executive visibility efforts, and the expansion of Mattel’s entertainment offerings.
• You will lead media relations efforts across trade, business, entertainment, digital, and consumer outlets, including reporter outreach, pitching, briefing materials, and coverage tracking.
• You will also actively monitor and synthesize the evolving media and communications landscape, proactively identifying trends, opportunities, and potential reputational issues that may impact the business.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and external agency partners, you will help drive seamless execution across communications initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered accurately, thoughtfully, and on deadline.
• You will also own major corporate communications moments, including quarterly earnings, external conferences, and other high-visibility initiatives.
• Mattel is a dynamic organization, and the successful candidate is a highly proactive, solutions-oriented communicator who demonstrates sound judgment, anticipates needs, and operates with a strong sense of ownership.
• You are comfortable managing up, navigating ambiguity, and driving projects forward across a highly collaborative organization while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and executional excellence.
• This role requires strong written and verbal communication skills, strategic thinking, organizational rigor, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining high-quality output under tight timelines.

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

Preferred

• Demonstrated track record of collaboration, innovation, strategic thinking, and strong execution

Benefits

• Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.