Creative Strategist

Fanatics Inc.•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally. About Fanatics Advertising 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. The Role 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 RFPs 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 RFPs 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

Achieving our goals requires strong collaboration and partnership between our teams and our internal stakeholders. To best support this, the person who accepts this role is expected to be on site, in office four days per week. 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.
For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

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