PR Associate EMEA

Slough, UK (Hybrid)

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

Posted 7 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and coordinate UK and EMEA PR programs, acting as the hub for assets and media lists, while coordinating agencies, handling press inquiries, approving materials, and managing related administrative tasks.

  • Lead cross‑regional PR campaigns and events
  • Coordinate agencies, assets, and press materials
  • Oversee press inbox and financial administration

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

Benefits

  • Gross annual salary range of GBP 37,440 - GBP 44,460
  • 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, 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)
14

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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