Associate Manager, Global Corporate Communications

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity: 

The Associate Manager, Global Communications is a key driver on the Communications team, owning the development and execution of external communications campaigns on behalf of Mattel. This role is accountable for delivering high-impact, results-driven communications initiatives that enhance Mattel’s corporate reputation and support business objectives.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

The Associate Manager, Global Communications owns and leads the execution of global communications programs that advance Mattel’s growth objectives and brand strategy. This role is responsible not only for delivering communications initiatives, but for driving measurable outcomes including visibility, engagement, and the overall success of key launches and campaigns. The role emphasizes executional excellence across external communications initiatives, including product launches, executive visibility efforts, and the expansion of Mattel’s entertainment offerings.

Reporting to the Director, Global Communications, you will independently manage day-to-day decisions within your scope while helping shape communications approaches and campaign strategies. You will serve as the primary owner for key campaigns, initiatives, and business areas, with clear accountability for performance and results. Familiarity with the media and AI landscape is important, along with an eagerness to learn and adapt as the environment continues to evolve. This role offers meaningful opportunities to build strategic communications skills through close partnership with senior leaders and exposure to high-visibility initiatives.

You will lead cross-functional workstreams, acting as the main point of contact across internal teams including Mattel Studios, Digital Studios, Investor Relations, Government Affairs, Mattel Creations, Design & Innovation, and the Office of AI, as well as external agency partners. You will drive alignment, ensure progress, and proactively remove roadblocks to deliver best-in-class communications outcomes.

This role leads media relations efforts tied to owned campaigns, including reporter outreach, pitching, briefing materials, and coverage tracking across trade, business, entertainment, digital, and consumer outlets. You will evaluate campaign performance, identify trends and opportunities to increase impact, and refine approaches based on results and insights. You will work closely with internal partners and external agencies to ensure communications programs are executed smoothly, accurately, and on deadline.

You will also lead key corporate communications moments, including quarterly earnings, external conferences, and other high-visibility initiatives, ensuring seamless execution and strong external impact.

Mattel is a dynamic organization, and the successful candidate is a proactive, solutions-oriented communicator who takes ownership, drives results, and leads with accountability. You bring strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with executional excellence in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Approximately 5+ years of communications experience, ideally with a strong foundation in media relations and/or agency experience
• Demonstrated experience owning and leading communications campaigns or projects end-to-end, with accountability for results
• Proven ability to drive measurable outcomes, including earned media impact, campaign visibility, and successful launches
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to operate independently within defined scope while contributing to broader strategy
• Experience leading cross-functional workstreams and managing internal and external stakeholders
• Strong media relations experience across traditional and non-traditional channels
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while driving work forward
• Experience managing external agencies or vendors and holding them accountable for performance
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a demonstrated track record of ownership, leadership, and delivering results
• Strong writer and storyteller with clear, confident verbal communication and presentation skills
• Based in Los Angeles, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional partners and media in a fast-paced environment

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!

How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:
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, MEGA and Polly Pocket, 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. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

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

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Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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