Director, Talent & Influencer

Fanatics Betting & Gaming•Los Angeles, CA

21h

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. Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG) is redefining how fans engage with the moments they care about — across Fanatics Sportsbook, Fanatics Markets, Fanatics Casino, and the Fanatics App. We're building something that's never existed at this scale, and there's no playbook to copy. As Director, Talent at FBG, you will own the strategy, development, and scale of our influencer, creator, and talent ecosystem — building the engine that drives brand relevance, cultural impact, and customer acquisition across our full portfolio of consumer products. You will define how creators, talent, and cultural voices show up across campaigns and always-on programs, balancing paid partnerships with earned influence to drive relevance, credibility, and performance.Reporting to the VP, Brand Communications, this is a senior leadership role responsible for building FBG's talent function from the ground up — setting the long-term vision, managing high-impact partnerships, and creating scalable programs that deliver measurable business results across every product in the ecosystem. The ideal candidate is part casting director, part cultural strategist, and part operator — someone who understands how the right talent at the right moment drives culture, credibility, and business impact.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in influencer marketing, talent management, brand partnerships, or related roles, preferably within sports, entertainment, or regulated industries.
Proven success leading large-scale influencer and talent programs with measurable business impact.
Deep, established network of creators, athletes, agents, and talent partners across sports and entertainment.
Deep understanding of social platforms, creator economics, and cultural trends.
Strong point of view on talent selection and casting with demonstrated ability to match creators and talent to brand moments, audiences, and platforms.
Experience operating in environments where speed, cultural relevance, and risk management must coexist.
Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
Open to regular travel to events and other Fanatics offices for various offsite and team meetings

Responsibilities

Define and lead the long-term influencer and talent strategy to drive brand awareness, cultural relevance, and sustained engagement.
Establish best-in-class frameworks for talent selection, compensation models, and performance measurement.
Serve as the internal subject-matter expert on the creator economy, talent marketing trends, and sports-culture relevance.
Partner closely with Brand, Social and Creative teams to ensure integrated execution.
Build and manage relationships with top-tier creators, athletes, streamers, agents, and talent managers across sports and entertainment.
Negotiate and oversee complex contracts and long-term partnerships, ensuring alignment with brand values, regulatory requirements, and ROI goals.
Lead the influencer and talent function, with the opportunity to build and manage a high-performing team over time.
Define KPIs and reporting frameworks to measure the business impact of influencer and talent initiatives.
Own talent casting across campaigns, tentpole moments, and always-on programming, ensuring the right voices show up in the right moments across sports, culture, and entertainment.
Balance paid partnerships with earned creator influence, recognizing when authenticity, cultural relevance, or organic momentum matter more than scale.
Identify emerging creators and cultural signals early, building proactive relationships ahead of major moments.
Develop flexible talent rosters and partnership models that can scale quickly across markets, leagues, and seasons.
Maintain brand integrity, consistency, and risk management across all influencer and talent activations.