Associate S&P and Entertainment Content Review

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.

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.

Review scripts, storyboards, animatics, cuts, etc., as assigned

Conduct research related to third‑party intellectual property and personal rights issues, as needed.

Support the tracking and organization of clearance reports from third‑party clearance vendor(s), and help flag potential issues.

Identify intellectual property concerns and elevate to senior team members as appropriate.

Assist with stock footage and image library agreements, including reviewing standard terms.

Prepare summaries, reports, and status updates for the team.

Partner with the Advertising and Marketing Legal Team to help confirm marketing materials meet requirements.

Perform regular analyses of the competitive landscape.

Keep 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

Assist 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 elevate 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.

Perform in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing, and time‑sensitive environment, exercising 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; 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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