Baseball Trading Card Editor – Collectibles

Fanatics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics seeks an Editor, Baseball in New York, NY to support end-to-end editorial for trading card projects. You will work with Editorial leadership, Product Development, Art, and production partners to deliver accurate, compelling collectible content.

This role blends editorial content development, photography selection, subject-list management, proofing, and baseball knowledge within a deadline-driven environment. A strong passion for baseball and storytelling is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, communications, graphic design, marketing, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of baseball including MLB, MiLB, and Nippon Baseball League.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Select, assign, and crop high-quality photography per design and brand standards.
• Coordinate text- and statistics-based card-back content for trading card products.
• Build and update subject lists with Product Development.
• Review content, proofs, and layouts for accuracy and consistency.
• Apply licensor style guides and internal editorial standards.
• Identify photography needs and communicate requests to meet production schedules.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners through production and correction processes.
• Maintain project information and status updates in CMS/workflow systems.
• Participate in product reviews and contribute editorial perspective to concepts.

Skills

Baseball knowledge

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal communication

Deadline management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, or related field

Equivalent relevant experience

Job description

Fanatics seeks an Editor, Baseball in New York, NY to support end-to-end editorial for trading card projects. You will work with Editorial leadership, Product Development, Art, and production partners to deliver accurate, compelling collectible content.

This role blends editorial content development, photography selection, subject-list management, proofing, and baseball knowledge within a deadline-driven environment. A strong passion for baseball and storytelling is essential.