Mattel is hiring a Senior Creative Executive for our growing Mattel TV org. What Your Impact Will Be: Manage all aspects of live-action television series, including creative and production matters. Generate verbal and written feedback on all story materials related to various series through all phases of initial greenlight and through production and post. Act as a point of contact for showrunners, producers, networks, and other production partners on creative on assigned projects. Participate in... more details
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 hiring a Senior Creative Executive for our growing Mattel TV org.
What Your Impact Will Be:
- Manage all aspects of live-action television series, including creative and production matters.
- Generate verbal and written feedback on all story materials related to various series through all phases of initial greenlight and through production and post.
- Act as a point of contact for showrunners, producers, networks, and other production partners on creative on assigned projects
- Participate in creative meetings involving executives, and key creative leadership teams
- Attend creative meetings, recording sessions, travel to visit sets, and other production related sessions as necessary
- Evaluate writing and directing samples; responsible for tracking and responding to all sample submissions.
- Foster and maintain strong relationships with creative talent, especially writers and filmmakers; stay aware of emerging talent in the television space
- Stay ahead of competitive trends in content and talent
What We’re Looking For:
- 7+ years Current/Development experience required, preferably within Television.
- Bachelor’s degree in film/television, English, creative writing, communications, or related field, preferred.
- Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of management and with diverse personalities and work styles.
- Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal).
- Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
- Proven track record of driving high performance content and growth within a high visibility content studio or network preferred.
- Ability to establish priorities and multi-task efficiently within a high-pressure environment while meeting strict deadlines.
- Demonstrable flexibility, professionalism, and finesse when handling the multiple and diverse demands of a creative environment.
- Effective collaborator with creative contributors.
- Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.
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.
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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