Editor, , Creative Arts​/Media

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 Sports book 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.

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking an Editor supports the editorial process on assigned projects, working closely with Senior Editors, Product Development, Design, and Operations teams. This position helps coordinate content, proofing, image selection and production activity to support the timely delivery of trading card and sticker products. The Editor contributes to compelling and accurate products while escalating issues and key decisions to the Senior Editor, Supervising Editor or Editorial Manager as appropriate.

• Support Senior and Supervising Editors by helping to maintain weekly and daily priority lists for assigned projects
• Work with NASE and TEL teams to follow agreed processes and systems, including Card Factory, CIA content management platforms and external agencies
• Help identify and escape issues across subject lists, image assignments and cross-departmental communication
• Share process knowledge with new starters where appropriate and support onboarding activity under guidance

• Select, assign and crop high-quality, design-appropriate photographic images, with guidance where required
• Draft and edit text and statistics-based content for collectible trading cards and sticker albums
• Support the development and maintenance of subject lists in partnership with the brand team
• Review proofs for accuracy, integrity, consistency and adherence to style guidelines

• Coordinate with internal and external content providers under the direction of Senior Editors or the Editorial Manager
• Support external vendor communication throughout production, correction and imposition cycles
• Support tracking of prepress costs and raise budget queries to the Senior Editor or Editorial Manager
• Develop strong working knowledge of internal content management platforms
• Collaborate with brand and design teams to support themes and looks for assigned projects
• Contribute ideas in product review and brainstorming sessions for upcoming production cycles

• 1-2+ years of editorial experience, ideally in publishing, sports media, collectibles or a related environment
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field preferred
• Strong working knowledge of professional sports, historical and current, particularly English Premier League, Bundesliga, World Cup, UEFA domestic and international competitions, including Champions League, Europa League,…