Editor, Basketball

Fanatics Collectibles • Coppell, TX

10d • $67,280 - $77,500

About The Position

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 Editor, Basketball supports the end-to-end editorial process for assigned trading card projects, working closely with Editorial leadership, Product Development, Art, Project Management, and production partners to deliver accurate, compelling, and innovative collectible products. This role combines editorial content development, photography selection, subject-list management, proofing, and Basketball subject-matter knowledge within a deadline-driven production environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and interest in Basketball, including the MLB, MiLB, and Nippon Basketball League.
• Ability to accurately identify a broad range of current and former Basketball players.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning new content-management and workflow systems.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship or professional experience in editorial, publishing, sports media, content production, collectibles, or a related field.
• Familiarity with photography, graphic design, print production, or digital asset management.
• Familiarity with brand standards, style guides, or licensed consumer products.

Responsibilities

• Select, assign, and crop high-quality photography appropriate to product design, licensing requirements, and brand standards.
• Coordinate text- and statistics-based card-back content for collectible trading card products.
• Build, maintain, and update subject lists in partnership with Product Development.
• Review editorial content, proofs, and layouts for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Apply established licensor style guides, editorial standards, and internal quality requirements.
• Identify photography acquisition needs and communicate requests in support of production schedules.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external content, imaging, and prepress partners throughout the production and correction process.
• Complete assigned work in accordance with established project schedules, priorities, and deadlines.
• Identify and escalate issues involving editorial content, imagery, licensing, or production workflow.
• Maintain accurate project information and status updates within applicable content-management and workflow systems.
• Communicate proactively with Editorial leadership and cross-functional partners when information, assets, or approvals are needed.
• Participate in product reviews and brainstorming sessions for assigned programs.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Art to contribute editorial, imagery, and Basketball-specific perspective to product concepts and execution.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, sexual and reproductive health choices gender, gender identity or expression, the status of being transgender, gender stereotyping, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, military or veterans status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.
• The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation.
• This salary range is specific to New York City and may not be applicable to other locations.
• When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.
• For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level