Creative Strategist

Fanatics • New York, NY

6h • $100,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Fanatics Advertising sits at the intersection of sports, culture, and
commerce — helping brands connect with fans in a fragmented sports marketing
landscape. We partner with some of top leagues and teams to create
campaigns that drive business outcomes for some of world’s biggest brands.

We’re looking for a Creative Strategist to help shape culturally relevant ideas
for brands across categories, from tech to insurance to
travel. You’ll collaborate closely with Sales, Product, and Strategy to develop
compelling ideas that translate business objectives into standout pitches. This
position sits within Fanatics Advertising’s Business Marketing function.

This role is ideal for a creative thinker and strong storyteller who is
comfortable owning ideas from brief to presentation and confident responding to
RFP's in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in creative strategy, brand strategy, or a related role
• Proficient storytelling and writing skills, with the ability to translate big ideas into persuasive pitches
• Proficiency in PowerPoint design, with an eye for layout and flow, with a strong attention to detail
• Confidence responding to RFP's and building decks under tight timelines
• Strong ideation and concepting skills across mediums, from social to media products
• Creative-thinker comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience at an agency, media company, or brand-side creative team
• Familiarity with branded content, sponsorships, or media-driven storytelling
• Experience supporting marketing initiatives or live/industry events
• Comfort using audience data or performance insights to shape creative ideas

Responsibilities

• Lead ideation and concepting for client pitches, RFP responses, and proactive narratives
• Design high-quality PowerPoint presentations for Sales narratives that align with Fanatics tone, voice, and aesthetic
• Support Fanatics Advertising’s Business Marketing efforts, including brand storytelling, thought leadership, and go-to-market materials
• Contribute to the planning and execution of industry events, tentpole moments, and client-facing experiences
• Analyze campaign performance and extract insights to inform future creative strategy
• Stay plugged into emerging trends at the intersection of sports, media, and culture

Benefits

• Collaborate with world-class partners and iconic brands in sports and media
• Play a key role in shaping how Fanatics Advertising shows up in the market
• Join a team that values creativity, confidence, and fresh perspectives
• To provide our employees with flexibility, we offer a unique benefit where employees at Fanatics' corporate entity can work remotely for up to four weeks per year, which can be taken in daily or weekly increments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed