Job Description

The Opportunity:

Mattel Inc. is seeking a Development & Production Coordinator to join our Mattel Films Team in El Segundo, California.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• The Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the feature film productions run smoothly and that internal and external participants are receiving the information and support they need.
• The Development Coordinator will set-up meetings, manage assets, help the Mattel Films Producers with vendor management, attend creative meetings and manage follow-up as well as ensure the approvals process runs smoothly.
• Asset Retention: Manage archiving and retrieval of all materials and assets for productions.
• Mattel Films Research and Presentations: Research and assistance with presentations to be conducted on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Theater Arts, or related field highly preferred
• At least 2 years’ experience in theatrical/feature film production required
• Solid interpersonal, organizational, teamwork, multi-tasking, communication, and presentation skills
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
• The candidate also must have the ability to be detail-oriented with strong project management skills.
• The ideal candidate should enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Hourly:
The base hourly rate for this position is between $31.60 and $39.50.
**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.

Additional Information

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.

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 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 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 MEGA, 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.

Mattel is recognized for the second year in a row 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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