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:

Mattel is seeking a Producer to work with internal and external partners to oversee execution of content for Mattel Brand audiences. The position will work directly with the Strategy team and creative development to ensure content is produced in order to achieve global engagement.

What Your Impact Will Be:

Content Production:

• Manage the production of digital content from ideation through delivery, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and meet creative objectives.
• Transcribe annual programming calendars into production calendars and manage shifts in dates with internal and external partners.
• Determine the right partners for each production and define project schedules, budgets and milestones.
• Build project estimates, schedules, budgets and Statements of Work (SOW).
• Responsible for ensuring partners are delivering projects on time and on budget.
• Build all projects within WorkFront (project management tool) for tracking and reporting.
• Manage asset delivery, metadata, and organization with the Mattel DAM.
• Work in-house with Production Studio team to book resources and manage productions.
• Think strategically about productions and campaigns to find the most efficient and impactful pipeline for production.
• Support and lead in IMC drivelines and initiatives

Strategic Partnerships & Innovation:

• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships and innovative production techniques to keep Mattel at the forefront of the ever-changing digital landscape.
• Stay ahead of the curve on ever-changing digital platforms and best practices.
• Innovate with new production techniques and approaches to stay ahead of the ever-changing landscape.
• Identify and curate new industry partnership opportunities.
• Support Brand and Platform strategy and creative with production timelines and format recommendations to stay in budget.
• Work cross-functionally with legal to create contracts that are strategic to the goals of each project.
• Manage A&P budgets for assigned campaigns and projects.
• Look for opportunities to repurpose assets and reduce wastage.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in film production, communications or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of production experience creating videos for digital platforms, specifically working with a Mac.
• Strong understanding of digital content platforms and requirements.
• Creative thinking skills with experience innovating that leads to engaging and playful visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in contracts, agreements, labor laws, and budget tracking.
• Experience with post production, localization, and distribution.

The salary range for this position will be between $104,000 and $126,000

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.

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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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