Senior Associate, Internal 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 Senior Associate, Internal Communications will serve as a vital member of the Internal Communications team, supporting programs, campaigns and events to enhance in-person collaboration in El Segundo. The role will also manage Mattel’s internal communications channels, including optimizing and maintaining myMattel, the company’s intranet platform. This position reports directly to the Director, Internal Communications and will be based in El Segundo, CA.

What Your Impact Will Be

• Support engaging communications campaigns to enhance in-person collaboration in El Segundo, liaising with key partners in Security, EHS, Cafeteria, Fitness Place, and others to communicate timely campus updates.
• Assist with communications for the El Segundo Tower Refresh project.
• Support the development and creation of written and visual materials for the El Segundo campus channels, including digital screens, campus newsletter, myMattel site and physical signage.
• Assist with event logistics and communications for Global Town Hall and other events, including calendar invites, run-of-show, A/V support, catering, event recordings and tracking survey results.
• Support the optimization and maintenance of myMattel, including homepage refresh, site analytics, partner training and governance, technical assistance and vendor liaison.
• Assist Internal Communications Director with formatting and distribution of executive internal communications.
• Maintain internal comms calendar, distribution lists and Employee Comms mailbox.
• Help troubleshoot technical issues for all comms channels, in collaboration with GTO.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience working in internal communications or public relations. HR communications and/or intranet management experience a plus.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Close attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives within tight deadlines.
• Can easily establish credibility and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable working in both a team environment and as an individual contributor.
• Exemplifies leadership values of collaboration, innovation, and execution.
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.
  
  

The annual base salary range for this position is between $84,000 and $105,000

• This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.
  
  

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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.
  
  

Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

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 more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.

Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.

Visit us at https //jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers .

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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