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Producer

Mattel, El Segundo, CA, United States


Compensation: USD 114,000 - USD 140,000 - yearly

Job Description The Opportunity:

Mattel is seeking a Producer to work with internal and external partners to oversee execution of content for Mattel Brand audiences. The position will work directly with the Strategy team and Creative Development to ensure content is produced in order to achieve global engagement.

What Your Impact Will Be:

70% - Content Supervision

Supervise Coordinators, temp Producers and temp Coordinators, and Productions of a large slate of projects from ideation through delivery, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and meet creative objectives while mentoring and guiding team toward future Producer and Associate Producer positions.

Manage a large slate of projects from development through delivery

Manage team bandwidth and resources required to achieve annual production needs

Build and maintain sustainable production pipelines for various formats and video styles ranging from animation, live action, interactive, live streams and more.

Determine the right partners internally and externally for each production and define project schedules, budgets and milestones.

Build project estimates, schedules, budgets and Statements of Work (SOW).

Responsible for ensuring partners are delivering projects on time and on budget.

Build all projects within WorkFront (project management tool) for tracking and reporting.

Work in-house with Physical Production Studio team to book resources and manage productions.

Work internally with Post Production Supervisor to ensure delivery and QC is met for each project.

Support and lead in Central Creative drivelines and initiatives.

Efficient and effective production of Marketing Video content is critical to achieving global engagement objectives.

30% - Strategic Partnerships and Innovation

Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships and innovative production techniques to keep Mattel at the forefront of the ever-changing digital landscape.

Actively recruit and recommend new production talent

Stay ahead of the curve on ever-changing digital platforms and best practices.

Innovate with new production techniques and approaches to stay ahead of the ever-changing landscape.

Identify and curate new industry partnership opportunities.

Support Brand and Platform strategy and creative with production timelines and format recommendations to stay in budget.

Work cross-functionally with legal to execute contracts that are aligned to the broader goals of Mattel.

Manage A&P budgets for slate of projects across multiple years simultaneously

Staying at the forefront of the digital landscape through partnerships and innovation is key to Mattel's continued success in marketing.

Key Resume Areas

Team moral and talent retention

On-time, on-budget delivery of digital video content.

Global engagement metrics for produced content (views, watch time, etc.).

Successful implementation of innovative production techniques.

Establishment of strategic industry partnerships.

Key Relationships (internal/external)

Central Creative

Creative Development

Global Brand Teams

Distribution

Franchise

Product

Media

Brand Creative

eCom

Legal: Business Affairs and Standards and Practices

External Production Partners

Qualifications What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor's degree in film production, communications or related field or equivalent experience.

Minimum 10 years of production experience creating videos for digital platforms, specifically working with a Mac.

Strong understanding of digital content platforms and requirements.

Creative thinking skills with experience innovating that leads to engaging and playful visual storytelling.

Proficiency in contracts, agreements, labor laws, and budget tracking.

Experience with post production, localization, and distribution.

*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.

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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