Editor, Basketball

Fanatics Collectibles•Coppell, TX

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 Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators. The Editorial team is responsible for end-to-end editorial process on assigned projects, working closely with brand, design, and operations teams to create compelling and innovative trading card products.

Requirements

Knowledge of basketball preferred
Recognition of player/talent likenesses, past and present
Understanding of licensor style guides, colors, logos and markings
Basic knowledge of graphic design, photographic principles, and print production
Ability to work under pressure, meeting tight deadlines on multiple projects
Organized and attentive to detail

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree or equivalent in related field preferred

Responsibilities

Develop text and statistics-based card back content for collectible trading card products
Select, assign and crop high-quality, design-appropriate photographic images for retouching and production
Build and manage subject list in partnership with brand team
Review proofs for accuracy and integrity
Manage internal and external content providers
Work with external photo retouching and prepress vendors throughout production, correction, and imposition cycles
Create and maintain prepress budgets
Master Card Factory and TPIA content management platforms
Partner with project management team to create and execute on prepress schedules
Collaborate with brand and design teams to help develop themes and looks for assigned projects
Participate in product review and brainstorming sessions for upcoming production cycles