Associate Manager, Global Corporate Communications

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day communications execution while contributing to strategic planning and high-visibility initiatives across the business.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams across the organization, including Mattel Studios, Mattel Creations, Design & Innovation, Investor Relations, Government Affairs, CPX, and others.
• Lead media relations efforts across trade, business, entertainment, digital, and consumer outlets, including reporter outreach, pitching, briefing materials, and coverage tracking.
• Proactively identify trends, opportunities, and potential reputational issues that may impact the business, and monitor the evolving media and communications landscape.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external agency partners to ensure seamless execution across communications initiatives, delivering projects accurately, thoughtfully, and on time.
• Own major corporate communications moments, such as quarterly earnings, external conferences, and other high-visibility initiatives.

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.

Qualifications

• Strong writer and storyteller with clear, confident verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Solid media relations experience across traditional and non-traditional channels.
• Highest level of organizational rigor and the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines while maintaining high-quality output.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, comfortable operating both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a highly matrixed organization.
• Experience managing external agencies or vendors in support of communications initiatives.
• Demonstrated track record of collaboration, innovation, strategic thinking, and strong execution.

Skills

The ideal candidate thrives both independently and collaboratively and brings a passion for storytelling, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

Pay

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.