Director, Executive Communications

Fanatics • San Mateo, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Fanatics Commerce, we’re more than just a leader in licensed sports merchandise – we’re a team united by a relentless passion for our fans and a commitment to innovation. We live by our BOLD Leadership principles: We Build Championship Teams, we’re Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.
Role Overview
As Director of Executive Communications, you will define and deliver how Fanatics Commerce leaders communicate with clarity, confidence, and inspiration. This role is both strategic and hands-on—crafting powerful messages for the CEO and senior leadership while using modern tools and creative storytelling to make those messages resonate.
You’ll lead the planning and production of major internal and external communication moments, including global live and live-streamed events, ensuring every experience reflects Fanatics’ energy, ambition, and culture. The ideal candidate combines the craft of a seasoned communicator with the creative instincts of a modern storyteller—able to move from drafting a leadership message to producing a broadcast-quality presentation or video highlights with ease.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in executive or corporate communications, preferably supporting C-suite leaders in high-growth, global organizations.
• Proven experience planning, producing, and executing large-scale live and virtual events such as town halls, leadership summits, or streaming broadcasts.
• Strong writing, storytelling, and speechwriting skills, with a track record of crafting clear and inspiring executive narratives.
• Advanced proficiency in using generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini Pro, Midjourney, Runway, Sora, or similar) to enhance writing, design, and video workflows.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with event production platforms and streaming technologies.
• Deep understanding of social media strategy and executive digital presence, including how to position leaders authentically and effectively across LinkedIn, Instagram, and emerging platforms.
• Understanding of brand storytelling, internal communications strategy, and audience engagement.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills; able to manage multiple events and deliverables with precision and creativity.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build trust and work effectively across creative, operational, and executive teams.
• Confident, composed presence in high-stakes environments and experience coaching executives on delivery and message impact.

Responsibilities

• Shape Executive Messaging: Develop clear, compelling, and authentic communications for the CEO and senior leadership across speeches, memos, all-hands, and key external moments.
• Lead Town Halls and Live Events: Own the full process for Fanatics Commerce town halls—from content development and creative scripting to production, logistics, and post-event storytelling.
• Deliver Broadcast-Quality Experiences: Produce and oversee live and streaming event production, ensuring seamless execution, strong visual identity, and an engaging experience for both in-person and remote audiences.
• Integrate Generative AI in Communication Workflows: Use AI tools to enhance writing, editing, visual design, and production speed—creating dynamic, high-quality content that scales.
• Partner Across the Business: Collaborate with HR, Brand, Creative, and Operations teams to align executive communications with company strategy, values, and tone.
• Produce Visual and Video Assets: Create or direct short-form video content, presentation visuals, and other storytelling tools that elevate executive communication.
• Drive Message Consistency: Ensure leadership communications maintain a unified voice across channels—email, live events, video, intranet, and social platforms.
• Act as a Trusted Advisor: Provide strategic counsel to executives on message framing, audience connection, and presentation delivery.
• Anticipate and Adapt: Monitor industry, media, and technology trends to evolve how we engage employees and represent leadership in a fast-moving, digital-first environment.

Benefits

• We provide a wide range of health, financial, legal, and development assistance, including wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners, paid maternity paternity leave, and infertility treatment.
• Additionally, we offer flexible time off to help you recharge, along with a competitive 401k plan to support your financial future.
• At Fanatics, we’re dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees