Associate Manager, Global Communications

Company Description

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.

Job Description

The Opportunity: 

The Associate Manager, Global Communications is a key contributor on the Communications team, helping drive the development and execution of external communications campaigns on behalf of Mattel.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

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.

Reporting to the Vice President, Global Communications, you will partner closely with cross-functional teams across the organization, including Mattel Studios, Mattel Creations, Design & Innovation, Investor Relations, Government Affairs, CPX, and others. You will manage day-to-day communications execution while contributing to strategic planning and high-visibility initiatives across the business.

This role requires a proactive communicator who is comfortable navigating a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment and can independently drive projects forward while maintaining strong alignment across stakeholders. Familiarity with the evolving media landscape is important, along with curiosity, sound judgment, and an eagerness to continuously learn and adapt.

You will lead media relations efforts across trade, business, entertainment, digital, and consumer outlets, including reporter outreach, pitching, briefing materials, and coverage tracking. You will also actively monitor and synthesize the evolving media and communications landscape, proactively identifying trends, opportunities, and potential reputational issues that may impact the business.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and external agency partners, you will help drive seamless execution across communications initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered accurately, thoughtfully, and on deadline. You will also own major corporate communications moments, including quarterly earnings, external conferences, and other high-visibility initiatives.

Mattel is a dynamic organization, and the successful candidate is a highly proactive, solutions-oriented communicator who demonstrates sound judgment, anticipates needs, and operates with a strong sense of ownership. You are comfortable managing up, navigating ambiguity, and driving projects forward across a highly collaborative organization while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and executional excellence.

This role requires strong written and verbal communication skills, strategic thinking, organizational rigor, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining high-quality output under tight timelines. The ideal candidate thrives both independently and collaboratively and brings a passion for storytelling, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• 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
• Strong writer and storyteller with clear, confident verbal communication and presentation skills
• Solid media relations experience across traditional and non-traditional channels
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines while maintaining high-quality output
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead projects, exercise sound judgment, and drive initiatives forward with a 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

*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. Mat