PR Associate

Mattel; Slough; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Vacation days (25 days + 5 days purch)

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance program

Contributory pension scheme

Private health insurance

Dental insurance & dental service app

Life & disability insurance

Employee discount program: Be well at

Mattel products discounts

Family benefits program

Job summary

Mattel UK is seeking a proactive PR Associate to join our in-house UK team, reporting to the PR Manager. The role focuses on executing integrated brand PR campaigns and events for the UK market, with scope to extend learnings across the EMEA region.

You will collaborate with agencies, manage assets, and help coordinate media relations in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in PR, strong project management, excellent English, and comfort with media monitoring tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Public Relations or Communications.
• Experience managing a press office and using media monitoring tools.
• Strong project management with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with financial systems is highly appreciated.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in an additional European language is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with the PR Manager to execute first-class integrated brand PR campaigns and events for the UK market, with frameworks for use in EMEA.
• Act as hub for creative, messaging, assets and materials for rest of EMEA driving best practices and efficiencies.
• Drive trade shows both in the UK and across EMEA.
• Coordinate network of PR agencies from coverage reports to vetting press and media lists.
• Administer EMEA press inbox with inbound requests and route to market agencies.
• Sign off press materials for franchise partners.
• Media sell-in experience.
• Manage finance systems, raising POs and logging invoices.

Skills

Public relations

Press office management

Project management

Excel

English fluency

Additional European language

Stakeholder management

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Job description

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.

The Team:

We are the superstar communicators of our company. We look after the reputation and raise positive awareness and share of voice of Mattel in the UK and across EMEA as a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world, while being culturally relevant in society to drive leadership, confidence and recognition across a wide spectrum of internal and external stakeholders.

Job Description

The Opportunity:

A once in a lifetime opportunity to join our in-house PR team in the UK as part of the wider EMEA comms group. Reporting to the PR Manager, we are looking for a self-motivated and well-organized PR Associate who is in their early years of developing their PR career who has experience working in PR agencies or a busy in-house press office, and ideally has some PR campaign management or PR account experience.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Working directly with the PR Manager and PR Lead, supporting to execute first class integrated brand PR campaigns and events for UK market, with creative frameworks and concepts that can be used in the rest of the EMEA markets.
• Act as hub for creative, messaging, assets and materials for rest of EMEA driving best practise and efficiencies.
• Drive trade shows both in the UK and across EMEA
• Coordinate network of PR agencies from coverage reports to vetting press and media lists
• Administer EMEA press inbox with inbound requests distributing them accordingly to market agencies
• Sign off press materials for franchise partners
• Media sell in experience
• Manage finance systems, raising PO’s and logging in finance systems

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of experience in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field preferred
• Experience managing a press office and using media monitoring tools
• Strong project management experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with financial systems is highly appreciated
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in an additional European language is preferred
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative approach and a commitment to fostering an environment that reflects Mattel's values

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Gross annual salary range of GBP 37,440 - GBP 44,460
• Bonus scheme: Participation in Mattel Incentive Plan (MIP) with the target of 5% of base salary, payout is determined by company and individual performance results
• Paid time off: 25 vacation days (with option to buy up to 5 extra days) + 2 volunteer days/year + a day off on your birthday!
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program: Access to Help@Hand (Unum), Modern Health, Headspace, and Maven
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private health insurance
• Dental insurance & dental service app
• Life & disability insurance
• Employee discount program "Be well at Mattel"
• Mattel products discounts
• Family benefits program: 24 weeks off (for 1st caregiver) or 12 weeks off (for co-parent) fully paid on the arrival of new child, return to work program, path to parenthood, and family care leave

Mattel’s total compensation package is based on objective, gender-neutral criteria such as job grade, work location, relevant skills, and experience. This information is provided to enable informed and transparent consideration and negotiation of employment terms. If your profile is retained and we schedule an interview, we will share further details on Mattel UK Limited’s total rewards package. Please note that (some of) the benefits above may change over time, due to changes in the company policy or in legislation. We will not ask about your previous salary history.

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 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.

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

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