2027 MBA Corporate Development – Entertainment Partnerships Intern

Mattel; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattel seeks an Associate Manager Intern in El Segundo, CA. You will collaborate with internal and external partners to maximize brands, provide strategic perspective, project management, and executional excellence across teams.

This internship offers cross-functional experience, exposure to senior leadership, and opportunities to work on high-impact licensing, IP, and entertainment projects within a global headquarters.

Qualifications

• MBA student with interest in strategy, finance, and partnerships.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills required.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint essential.
• Experience creating executive-ready presentation materials is a plus.
• Familiarity with entertainment industry trends is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day activities include financial modelling, executive presentations, competitive landscape research, post-mortem performance review and internal strategic analyses.
• Group: collaborate with an intern group on a project to present to senior management.
• Networking: information sessions, field trips, meals with executives, and networking events.

Skills

Financial modelling

Financial analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Executive presentations

Education

MBA (1st year)

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, entertain, 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:

Business Development – Entertainment Partnerships

The Business Development team evaluates the strategic fit, deal structure, and financial viability of all our license agreements and strategic partnerships. Our main partners include Disney, Microsoft, Universal, WB, and other notable licensors of IP; andtheir portfolios at Mattel include brands such as: Disney Princess, Cars, DCU, Jurassic World, Minecraft, and other top tier properties. The Business Development team serves as liaison between Strategy, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and Legal teams as we evaluate new business opportunities, and it’s in charge of the entire project management process from inception through execution. This role will provide the opportunity to work cross-functionally with multiple teams across multiple regions.

The Opportunity:

Associate Manager Intern

Mattel is currently seeking an Associate Manager Intern in El Segundo, CA. The intern will be a member of a dynamic team focused on collaborating with internal and external partners to maximize their brands/properties at Mattel. Our future teammate will be asked to provide strategic perspective, project management, and executional excellence as we navigate a diverse set of opportunities and scenarios. This role will have the opportunity to work cross-functionally with multiple teams for a world renowned global corporate headquarters.

What You Can Look Forward To:

Individual: Day-to-day activities include financial modelling, executive presentations, competitive landscape research, post-mortem performance review and internal strategic analyses

• Group: Work in a cross-functional intern group on a project that will be presented to senior management at the end of the internship

• Networking: Various information sessions, field trips, meet & eat lunches with executives, and networking events

What We’re Looking For:

• 1st year MBA and previous experience in strategy, finance, consulting and investment banking

• Strong financial analytical and presentation skills

• Must have previous experience creating/managing financial models

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Preferred experience in developing executive ready presentation materials

• Familiarity with entertainment industry trends and major studios is a plus

What It’s Like to Work Here:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation 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 are 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.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and Brick Shop, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries 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 children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

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

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