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 seeking a motivated, passionate, collaborative, and driven Standards and Practices (“S&P”) Associate to review and advise on Mattel TV Studio productions, books, mobile apps and games, and/or other entertainment properties produced by other divisions at Mattel from an S&P perspective, and to assist with product and brand advertising and marketing from a legal perspective.

The ideal candidate will have direct experience in standards and practices, content review, legal, or a related field, and will be eager to learn while building strong working relationships with internal partners.   This role operates in a fast-paced environment with evolving technology, regulatory considerations, and tight deadlines.

This role reports into the Marketing, Advertising, and Content Review Legal Team, and will work closely with other divisions within the Legal Department.
  

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Review and advise on entertainment content across the Mattel portfolio (e.g., short-form/digital content, episodic programming, feature-length films, mobile apps and games, editorials and other publishing properties, and products and partnerships), and advertising and marketing of such properties, to help ensure alignment with company standards, practices, and policies, as well as industry best practices and internal standards.  Responsibilities include:
  • Reviewing of scripts, storyboards, animatics, cuts, etc., as assigned
  • Conducting research related to third party intellectual property and personal rights issues, as needed.
  • Supporting the tracking and organization of clearance reports from third party clearance vendor(s), and helping flag potential issues.
  • Identifying intellectual property concerns and escalating to senior team members as appropriate.
  • Assisting with stock footage and image library agreements, including reviewing standard terms. 
  • Preparing summaries, reports, and status updates for the team.
  • Partnering with the Advertising and Marketing Legal Team to help confirm marketing materials meet requirements.
  • Performing regular analyses of the competitive landscape.
  • Keeping up with trends across the industry.
• Review advertising and marketing materials for a designated group of brands to help ensure compliance with applicable laws and guidelines (e.g., advertising and marketing laws, COPPA, and relevant self-regulatory frameworks such as CARU), as well as company policies and industry best practices. Scope of work will be limited and performed under guidance, and may include:
  • Assisting with the review of select advertising assets, marketing campaigns, and promotions (e.g., packaging, television commercials, digital ads, influencer content, sweepstakes/contests/giveaways, branded websites, and in-store signage) for assigned brands
• Communicate regularly with internal teams, colleagues, and supervising attorneys, with occasional exposure to outside counsel.
• Manage multiple assignments with guidance, responding to day-to-day questions and escalating more complex issues when needed
• Assist in maintaining legal/compliance resources and databases (e.g., guidelines, internal documentation).
• Support the development of training materials and internal resources.
• Participate in internal trainings and team initiatives.
• Contribute to special projects, research assignments, and process improvements as directed.

What We’re Looking For:

• BA/BS degree required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience or internship experience in standards & practices, legal, media, compliance, or a related field preferred.
• Must have the ability to:
  • Conduct research and apply guidelines with attention to detail
  • Identify potential issues and escalate appropriately
  • Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
  • Work collaboratively while also taking initiative on assigned tasks
  • Stay organized and detail-oriented when reviewing content and documentation
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Candidate should possess the ability to perform in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, and time-sensitive environment, and be able to exercise independent judgment when advising on a wide range of issues affecting key initiatives across the Mattel portfolio of brands. 
• Interest in entertainment, media, children’s content, and/or intellectual property is a plus.
• Familiarity with content standards, media production, or legal concepts (through coursework, internships, or early career experience) is preferred but not required.

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. 

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.

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 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 generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

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Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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