Associate Manager PR - Temporary (Maternity Cover) in Slough

A once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of the team that will establish our in-house PR team in the UK as part of the EMEA comms group. Reporting to the Acting PR Manager, we are looking for a maternity cover PR Associate Manager UK & EMEA, who has strong experience in consumer led campaigns and understanding of the EMEA media landscape. The applicant must be experienced in activating and leading successful, high profile campaigns for a busy, fast-paced PR team. Beneficial to the role would be experience in working with EMEA and global teams and parceling PR strategies to other EMEA markets in a hub and spoke model.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Working directly with the Acting PR Manager, strategising, leading and executing first class integrated brand PR campaigns for UK market, with creative frameworks and concepts that can be used in the rest of the EMEA markets.
• Strong media relations in the UK for brand announcements and campaigns.
• Together with wider team, acts as hub for creative, messaging, assets and materials for rest of EMEA driving best practice and efficiencies.
• Approval point person for regional EMEA press materials.
• Write UK based press materials and develop asset creation for UK campaigns.
• Leads and executes UK media relation days integrating influencer outreach as part of plans.
• Build and maintain key external media stakeholder relationships, including regular contact with consumer, lifestyle reporters and key UK partners such as charities.

Qualifications What We’re Looking For:

• 7+ years of experience working with PR agencies, in-house teams at FMCG companies, and global brands across sectors such as fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and automotive.
• A strong strategist and problem solver, who approaches challenges creatively and logically.
• Excellent media and industry contacts and strong UK media relations experience.
• Experience in leading or supporting franchise led campaigns.
• Experienced at navigating complex campaigns and programmes.
• Digitally savvy including influencer experience.
• Experience working with EMEA and global teams as part of a corporate infrastructure would be beneficial.
• Incredible communication skills, willing to collaborate and create a working environment true to the Mattel values.
• Some travel may be necessary as part of role.

Additional Information:

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How We Work:

• 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.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences.
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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.

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. 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.

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