Sr Associate, Brand Communications

El Segundo, CA (On-site)

$93K/yr – $115K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Earned media ownership is the core here, with a focus on shaping doll brand stories through cross functional launches, media readiness, and issue handling.

  • Media relations and campaign execution: build press materials, coordinate with agencies, and drive coverage.
  • Messaging and executive readiness: draft talking points, briefing materials, and interview support.
  • Monitoring and optimization: track coverage, identify trends, and feed learnings into future programs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and execution of public relations programs for Mattel’s portfolio of dolls brands, partnering closely with the Senior Director and cross-functional teams to bring brand stories to life through earned channels.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop communications materials, including press releases, media alerts, briefing documents, Q&As, fact sheets, talking points, and other campaign assets.
  • Assist in the planning and execution of product launches, brand campaigns, corporate initiatives, and cultural moments that support business objectives and brand reputation.
  • Draft messaging and executive briefing materials to support media interviews, speaking engagements, events, and other communications opportunities.
  • Support executive social media content development related to Mattel brands, products, and company initiatives.
  • Coordinate day-to-day activities with external agency partners, helping to manage timelines, deliverables, approvals, and campaign execution.
  • Build and maintain relationships with media and industry contacts while supporting outreach efforts that generate positive brand awareness and engagement.
  • Monitor media coverage, industry trends, and cultural conversations to identify opportunities and insights that inform communications planning and storytelling.
  • Support issues management and communications preparedness efforts by helping develop materials, gathering information, and coordinating stakeholder communications as needed.
  • Track, analyze, and report on campaign performance, media coverage, and communications results, helping to identify learnings and recommendations for future programs.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and adapting to evolving business priorities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in public relations, communications, or a related field, preferably within an agency, entertainment, consumer products, lifestyle, or in-house communications environment.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting integrated communications campaigns from planning through execution.
  • Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences and platforms.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to develop thoughtful recommendations and execute against plans with guidance from senior team members.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners and external agencies.
  • A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and willingness to take initiative while working both independently and collaboratively.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
  • Interest in pop culture, media, social platforms, consumer brands, and the evolving communications landscape.

Benefits

  • comprehensive benefits
  • resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.
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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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