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          "text": "<p><strong>The Opportunity:&#xa0;</strong><br>\nThe Associate Manager, Brand Strategy &amp; Activation will be at the forefront of in-house social content creation. This is a highly hands-on role focused on concepting, shooting,&#xa0;editing&#xa0;and posting best-in-class social content for a brand. The ideal candidate has strong experience creating content in fast-paced environments, with a deep understanding of social platforms, trends, and what drives engagement. This role requires a creator-first mindset, nimble execution, and a strong commitment to producing content that resonates with audiences.&#xa0;</p><p>This role plays an important part in bringing Hot Wheels’ social presence to life&#xa0;on a daily basis, helping shape how the brand shows up across platforms, communities, and culture through consistent, high-quality content. 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          "text": "<p><strong>CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER.</strong>&#xa0;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.</p>",
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          "text": "<p>Don’t meet every single requirement?&#xa0;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.&#xa0;Join <a href=\"https://join.smartrecruiters.com/MattelInc/7ba8af16-f677-49d8-8d6c-5790da28d7d9-mattelconnect\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mattel's Talent Community</a> and start receiving&#xa0;exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so <a href=\"https://jobs.mattel.com/talent-community\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here!</a><br>\n<br>\n<strong>How We Work:</strong><br>\nWe 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:</p><ul><li><strong>We collaborate:</strong>&#xa0;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.</li><li><strong>We innovate:</strong>&#xa0;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.</li><li><strong>We execute:</strong>&#xa0;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.</li></ul><p><strong>Who We Are:</strong><br>\nMattel 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 &amp; 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.&#xa0;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.</p><p>Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.</p><p>Visit us at&#xa0;<a href=\"https://jobs.mattel.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://jobs.mattel.com/</a>&#xa0;and&#xa0;<a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/MattelCareers/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.instagram.com/MattelCareers</a>.<br>\n<br>\nMattel 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Videos to watch:<br>\n<a href=\"https://youtu.be/gWyvtJNrMno\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Culture at Mattel</a><br>\n<a href=\"https://corporate.mattel.com/philanthropy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corporate Philanthropy</a></p>",
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