Job Abstract

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 Digital Engagement Group’s Production Team is seeking a Production Coordinator to assist in the production of digital content. The position will report directly to the Mattel Digital Managing Producer and work along with the Creative Development Team to aid in the efficiency of production operation

What Your Impact Will Be: 

· Efficiently route vendor submissions among creative leads, internal brand teams, producers, legal, and product design teams via project management platform and proofing tool and direct final notes back to vendor,

· Efficiently route all review feedback to vendors,

· Maintain an effective production schedule and ensure the punctuality of deliverables,

· Keep project management platform consistently up to date,

· Set up and maintain project folders in Box including vendor facing folders, internal folders, and submission folders,

· Communicate submission process, project file structure, and file naming conventions to vendors,

· Process and collate information into appropriate storage databases for access and archival purposes,

· Coordinate vendor meetings with internal partners as needed,

· Request and distribute post specs and final delivery instructions,

· Audit and ensure final asset deliverables are delivered to Post Department for QC and archiving on a per project basis,

· Use internal search systems to request, source, maintain, and distribute up-to-date logos, brand guides, products, images, etc. and other brand assets for each production as required and ensure vendors have appropriate access,

· Facilitate the MyMarks clearance process for productions,

· Compile, cross-reference, and vet digital wrap book,

· Maintain and keep internal vendor & talent database up to date,

· Create and maintain list of credits for each production and submit to IMDb,

· Ensure final asset deliverables from external vendors are delivered to Post Department, Channel Management and Localization (as needed) for review and proper distribution & upload on a per project basis,

· Form relationships with internal cross-functional teams in order to request, source and distribute both digital and physical assets to external vendors on a per project basis.

What We’re Looking For: 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

· 2+ years of related industry experience,

· Working knowledge of creative development, production, and post-production process,

· Strong communication skills both verbal and written,

· Well-organized,

· Independent workload prioritization skills,

· Strong bias for action and willingness to roll up sleeves and get things done,

· Always open to and communicates ideas on how to make processes more efficient,

· Able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, readily adapting to continually changing priorities, nuanced feedback, and aggressive project time frames.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Ability to think on your feet when new and topical subjects arise,

· Solid content development and management experience, including the ability to optimize all forms of digital collateral to achieve strategic objectives and establish a competitive edge,

· Experience with the following systems: BOX, Workfront, PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom, Microsoft Office including Teams, Adobe, Smartsheets and other media platform sites/programs like Frame.IO, Vimeo, 

The base hourly rate for this position is between $26.40 and $32.00 
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base hourly rate will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

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.

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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