PR Associate EMEA

Slough, UK (Hybrid)

£37K/yr – £44K/yrEntry Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 8 days ago

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Job Summary

Lead and coordinate UK and EMEA PR campaigns, manage creative assets and agency networks, drive trade shows, and oversee press operations and finances across the region.

  • Own integrated brand PR campaigns and events
  • Coordinate creative assets, messaging, and agency networks across EMEA

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Working directly with the PR Manager and PR Lead, supporting to execute first class integrated brand PR campaigns and events for UK market, with creative frameworks and concepts that can be used in the rest of the EMEA markets.
  • Act as hub for creative, messaging, assets and materials for rest of EMEA driving best practise and efficiencies.
  • Drive trade shows both in the UK and across EMEA
  • Coordinate network of PR agencies from coverage reports to vetting press and media lists
  • Administer EMEA press inbox with inbound requests distributing them accordingly to market agencies
  • Sign off press materials for franchise partners
  • Media sell in experience
  • Manage finance systems, raising PO’s and logging in finance systems

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field preferred
  • Experience managing a press office and using media monitoring tools
  • Strong project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Proficiency in Excel; experience with financial systems is highly appreciated
  • Fluency in English is required; proficiency in an additional European language is preferred
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative approach and a commitment to fostering an environment that reflects Mattel's values

Preferred

  • Fluency in English is required; proficiency in an additional European language is preferred

Benefits

  • Gross annual salary range of GBP 37,440 - GBP 44,460 is offered.
  • Bonus scheme Participation in Mattel Incentive Plan (MIP) with the target of 5% of base salary, payout is determined by company and individual performance results
  • Paid time off 25 vacation days (with option to buy up to 5 extra days) + 2 volunteer days/year + a day off on your birthday!
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee assistance program Access to Help@Hand (Unum), Modern Health, Headspace, and Maven
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Private health insurance
  • Dental insurance & dental service app
  • Life & disability insurance
  • Employee discount program "Be well at Mattel"
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Mattel EMEA

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Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & FriendsTM, UNO® and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events.Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in exploring the wonder of childhood and empowering kids to reach their full potential. Mattel EMEA region is comprised of main offices in some of the liveliest, most dynamic cities in the world. Employees grow through diverse learning opportunities and enjoy a variety of benefits designed to create a healthy lifestyle, build their financial future, and enhance their work/life balance.Our purposeWe inspire wonder in the next generation to shape a brighter tomorrow. Our promiseWe create the experiences that capture kids's hearts, open their minds and unlock their potential through play.

London, England, GBR
476 employees (147 in marketing)
62% recommend to a friend
74% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
8.1M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$36.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.3%
Direct
49.4%
Referral
3.5%
Social
4.1%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~476

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
147 (31% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

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