Associate Manager Publishing

Company Description

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, entertain 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

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic professional to drive the growth of the Publishing business within the Franchise - Consumer Products division at Mattel EMEA. This role focuses on expanding publishing opportunities across our iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, Fireman Sam, and others. The position plays a key role in shaping the EMEA Publishing business strategy, with direct responsibility for managing publishing partnerships in Spain, Italy, and France. Key responsibilities include identifying and pitching to licensees, leading contract negotiations, and overseeing the full lifecycle of product development through to regional marketing activation.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: 

As a member of the Mattel EMEA Franchise Consumer Products team, we are seeking a Publishing Associate Manager to support and drive our regional publishing business. Reporting to the Head of Publishing EMEA, this role offers a fast-paced, hands-on, and dynamic environment—perfect for someone eager to make a real impact across our exciting portfolio of brands.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Direct responsibility of Publishing Business in Iberia, France and Italy 

• Assist writing EMEA Publishing strategy across all formats (magazines, partworks, books, audio books, digital books) for all Mattel brands within Iberia, France and Italy 

• Implementation of Mattel Press catalogue within the countries of responsibility  

• Drives pitches, negotiations till contract execution, supervision of creative development in conjunction with US creative, while marketing execution is driven locally by Franchise teams

• Support the Publishing team managing and coordinating Mattel presence at Bologna Book fair  

• Closely collaborate with EMEA CP teams (regional and local) with the objective to ensure proper local activation of the licensee  

• Partner with regional CP/Franchise team and Marketing team to define the support and communication strategy of Publishing licensees. Associate will liaise with multiple stakeholders from multiple markets

• Track results of key high revenue projects and shares best practices across the team  

• Work with brand social media teams on CP amplifications 

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• BA/BS (4-Year College/University Degree) 

• 4 years of working experience in Publishing/Fashion/Beauty/Toy/Entertainment companies 

• MUST have interest in kids’ content  

• Business acumen with raffinate sensitivity  

• Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic and communication skills, both written and verbal 

• European Cultural awareness  

• Capacity to identify priorities  

• Digitally savvy  

• Knowledge and genuine interest in the media/entertainment sector  

• Team Player 

• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to multi-task under pressure 

• Ability to be proactive 

• Self-starter and ability to work independently  

• Fluent in English language 

• French, Spanish and Italian languages in addition to English are more than welcome 

Additional Information

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.

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, 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.