PR Associate EMEA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

25 vacation days

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Private health insurance

Dental insurance

Life & disability insurance

Employee discount

Mattel product discounts

Family benefits

Job summary

Mattel is seeking a PR Associate in the UK to support the in-house team in delivering high-impact campaigns, events and product storytelling for the UK market. You will work closely with the PR Manager and PR Lead to ensure consistent messaging across EMEA.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in PR or communications, experience managing a press office, strong project management and English fluency. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary in GBP.

Qualifications

• 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 with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in an additional European language is preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Support to execute first-class integrated brand PR campaigns and events for UK market.
• Act as hub for creative, messaging, assets and materials for rest of EMEA driving best practice 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.

Skills

Public relations

Press office management

Project management

Excel proficiency

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Job 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.

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

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

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.