Editor, eCommerce

Company Overview

Fanatics is the ultimate one-stop sports fan destination that ignites and harnesses the passion of fans and maximizes the presence and reach for preeminent sports partners globally. Leveraging long-standing, often exclusive relationships with more than 900 sports properties, a database of more than 90 million consumers worldwide and a trusted brand name, Fanatics is furthering its innovation across the sports landscape by building the leading global digital sports platform, complete with offerings including e-commerce and licensed merchandise, physical and digital trading cards and collectibles, and online sports betting and iGaming.

The Fanatics family of companies currently includes Fanatics Commerce, a vertically-integrated licensed merchandise business that has changed the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through a tech-infused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today’s 24/7 mobile-first economy; Fanatics Collectibles, a transformative company that is building a new model for the hobby and giving collectors an end-to-end physical and digital collectibles experience; and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform.

As a market leader with more than 10,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.

At Fanatics, we’re a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support.  We recognize that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our IDEA program (inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at Fanatics we provide employees with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and what they do to support the ultimate fan experience.   

Topps is seeking an Editor to join a collaborative and growing Topps.com Product Development team. This role will report to our Director of Brand & Creative for Topps.com. They will work very closely with our Art Directors and Brand Managers to develop content for trading cards across major sports licenses including Major League Baseball, as well as entertainment licenses including Star Wars and Garbage Pail Kids. Our ideal candidate has a passion and knowledge of Sports and Entertainment licenses and a very strong attention to detail who wants to contribute their skills broadly in a truly supportive team environment.

• Research and develop text and statistics-based card back content for collectible trading card products; this will be a writing-intensive position
• Select and assign high-quality, design-appropriate photographic images for retouching and production
• Work with external photo vendors throughout production and maintain usage reports for all assigned products
• Follow assigned prepress budgets for image use
• Master Topps content management platforms
• Partner with design team to create and execute on production schedules and assist with licensor submissions
• Review proofs for accuracy and integrity
• Collaborate with Brand Manager, Assistant Brand Manager and design teams to help develop themes and looks for assigned projects
• Participate in product review and brainstorming sessions for upcoming production cycles
• Stay highly tuned-in to daily events across major sports and culture

• Excellent, in-depth knowledge of professional sports, historical and current (particularly Major League Baseball).
• Recognition of player likenesses, past and present.
• Understanding of licensor style guides, uniforms, colors, logos and markings.
• Foundational knowledge of graphic design, photographic principles, and print production.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite; intermediate understanding of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure, meeting tight deadlines across multiple projects.
• Organized and attentive to detail. Accuracy is paramount.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field preferred.
• Passion for and/or knowledge of brands in the Topps portfolio a PLUS.
• Passion for and/or deep knowledge of Entertainment licenses and culture a PLUS.

Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud.  Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics or Fanatics Brand email address.  For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers

Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.

Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics’ fair labor practices.

NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS/APPLICANTS: In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information.  We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or other types of positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies. For additional information on how we collect and use personal information in connection with your job application, review our Candidate Privacy Policy-CA

Salary : $48,000 - $60,000