Associate Marketing Manager - (Mattel Digital Gaming)

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: The Digital Gaming team’s mission is to expand Mattel’s ever-growing IP catalog in the digital gaming space. This includes outbound IP licensing of our brands to 3rd party game developers/publishers and partnering with other companies for co-development. The team is comprised of individuals from various backgrounds to tackle key challenges such as marketing, business development/licensing, UX/UI, and production. The position of Associate Marketing Manager for the Digital Gaming Team reports to the Senior Marketing Manager, Digital Gaming. The team is based in Mattel’s offices in El Segundo CA.  The Opportunity:  The Associate Marketing Manager, Digital Gaming will be responsible for supporting the Sr. Marketing Manager on brand and product marketing strategy and tactics on assigned licensed titles across Mattel’s global brands by partnering with licensees to help deliver world-class campaigns.  You will play a key role in contributing to both the strategic and executional elements of marketing plans including working with internal partners to secure support through Mattel’s marketing channels, and working closely with the production team to ensure product development and marketing programs are aligned.   This role is a great fit for anyone who has experience in video games marketing and ideally has worked with well-known brands either in a brand management or licensing role. Ability to manage multiple projects is a must. This role needs to be able to forge internal and external relationships in order to deliver best-in-class marketing programs.    What Your Impact Will Be:  Ensure digital games reflect the best of  Mattel’s brands and meet performance targets by reviewing marketing materials, providing guidance or feedback, and leading the review process for go-to-market plans, creative assets and marketing activations with licensees.   Partner closely with key cross-functional teams (Production, PR, Brand, Franchise, and Legal) to ensure alignment on plans and manage feedback on marketing materials and activities.    Leverage Mattel marketing channels to maximize support and visibility of digital gaming initiatives    Ensure innovative, high-quality and performance driven marketing campaigns that align with Mattel’s franchise priorities and initiatives  Maintain knowledge of industry trends, competitive market, and business opportunities  Ensure continuous improvement by analyzing performance of campaigns with licensees to identify areas of optimization  Present marketing updates to broader Digital Games, Product. Retail, and Franchise Teams  What We’re Looking For:  2+ years of experience in marketing within the gaming industry  Experience in driving successful marketing campaigns for well-known brands  Strong time management, planning and project execution skills  Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build solid collaborative relationships  Understanding of brand management, product marketing, channel marketing, user acquisition and social media  Strong PowerPoint creation and presentation skills, proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel  Highly organized project manager, detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills  Excellent written and verbal communication skills  Resourceful, good work ethic, and works well under pressure across multiple projects  Passion for digital games  Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here! 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: This role is an in-office role Monday-Thursday, and work from home on Fridays. 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