Mattel Intern - Undergraduate

Intern - Undergraduate

Req Number: 090432 Location(s): El Segundo CA

Responsibilities: Mattel is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie®, the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels®, Matchbox®, American Girl®, Radica® and Tyco® R/C, as well as Fisher-Price® brands, including Little People®, Power Wheels® and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. With global headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs more than 30,000 people in 43 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. At Mattel, we have a vision to be The World's Premier Toy Brands - Today and Tomorrow. We will achieve this vision because our people are creative and energetic, thriving on innovation and passion for the business. Mattel is committed to supporting and developing employees and their career goals with a host of meaningful advantages and opportunities, including ongoing professional development through our global Leadership Development Center, on-site childcare and a fitness and recreation center. Mattel makes some of the world's most innovative and beloved toys each and every year ' brands like Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price and American Girl top the list. Our toys have put millions of smiles on the faces of many generations of children around the world. And our employees also have a lot to smile about. In January 2009, Mattel was again named to FORTUNE Magazine's prestigious '100 Best Companies to Work for' list, ranking number 48, up 22 spots from number 70 in 2008. The company was ranked in 2008 as one of the 'Best Places to Work' by Los Angeles Business Journal. Mattel also is recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of 2007's 100 Most Trustworthy U.S. Companies. OPPORTUNITY Mattel's Undergraduate Internship Program provides students with challenging, real-work experience in their field of study while enabling Mattel to pursue its goals and growth objectives by developing a talent pipeline to attract high caliber employees. This summer, we have an opening to intern with the Mattel Digital Network team! Working under the direction and guidance of experienced producers ' this intern will gain valuable work experience with Mattel's network of brand and ecommerce websites, virtual worlds, and digital content. INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION ' Duration is for a semester (10 -12 weeks) ' Hours are full-time (37 hours a week) ' Located at Mattel's headquarters in El Segundo, California ' Paid internship This job will include some of the following: The intern will assist in the planning, production, and launch of an ecommerce website for Mattel product. Duties will include coordination of content approvals, project management assistance, planning for and tracking information and assets about product, assistance with inventory management.

Requirements: REQUIREMENTS ' Be currently enrolled in an accredited university as a rising sophomore, junior or senior ' Possess strong verbal, written and analytical skills ' Have an interest in the entertainment marketing division within the toy product, or consumer products field ' Majoring in Business, Marketing, Emerging Media, PR/Advertising, or Communications - experience in ecommerce business models and technologies. ' Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office ' proficient in Excel and Photoshop ' Ability to see large picture while not losing focus of details The individual we will be looking for must have(be): prompt and consistent in attendance, flexible in assignment, motivated and demonstrate initiative, able to operate in a fast paced, high pressure environment. Previous ebusiness experience is a strong plus. Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D Posted By: Antonia Huang