Director, Internal Communications

Fanatics Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Inc. is seeking a Director of Internal Communications to lead the strategy for engaging employees at all levels. This role involves working closely with executive leadership to align communications with organizational culture and objectives.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in corporate communications, strong writing and storytelling skills, and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively. The position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to drive engagement and communication effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in internal or corporate communications.
• Demonstrated success in developing enterprise communications strategies.
• Experience advising senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead internal communications strategy.
• Serve as strategic advisor to executive leadership.
• Drive employee engagement through innovative communications.

Skills

Internal communications strategy

Executive presence

Exceptional writing skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform that invites fans worldwide to buy, collect, and bet on sports across our commerce, collectibles, and betting & gaming segments. With a database of more than 100 million fans, partnerships with ~900 sports properties, and 2 000+ retail locations, we’re redefining fan engagement and experience.

The Role

We are seeking a strategic, influential communications leader to join our Global Communications Team as Director, Internal Communications. The Director will develop and lead the internal communications strategy, drive employee engagement, support executive communications, and spearhead culture‑building programs across our global workforce.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and lead Fanatics’ global internal communications strategy, ensuring alignment with company objectives, business priorities, and organizational culture.
• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to executive leadership, providing counsel on employee engagement, change management, organizational announcements, and business transformation initiatives.
• Lead communications planning and execution for major enterprise initiatives, including HR, technology, workplace, and operational transformations.
• Partner with Corporate Communications leadership to develop and execute executive visibility and thought‑leadership strategies, including media opportunities, speaking engagements, industry recognition programs, and strategic content development.
• Drive employee engagement through innovative communications channels, campaigns, events, and content strategies that foster connection, transparency, and alignment across the organization.
• Oversee internal communications channels and editorial strategy, including the company intranet, leadership communications, digital signage, and employee events.
• Lead communications support for Fanatics’ social impact and nonprofit partnerships, including strategic storytelling, employee engagement initiatives, and external visibility opportunities.
• Establish communications metrics and measurement frameworks to evaluate effectiveness, identify opportunities, and continuously improve employee engagement and communications outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships across the organization and influence stakeholders at all levels to drive alignment and successful execution of key initiatives.
• Lead and mentor communications team members and external partners as the function continues to grow and evolve.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Liberal Arts, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in internal communications, corporate communications, public relations, or related fields, including experience advising senior executives.
• Demonstrated success developing and leading enterprise‑wide communications strategies within complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders on sensitive, high‑visibility communications matters.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences, channels, and business objectives.
• Experience leading communications for organizational change, business transformation, mergers and acquisitions, or other large‑scale initiatives.
• Proven ability to develop executive thought‑leadership programs and secure high‑value speaking, media, and industry recognition opportunities.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience leveraging employee feedback, engagement data, and communications metrics to inform strategy and decision‑making.
• Outstanding leadership, relationship‑building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment while balancing multiple priorities and managing sensitive information with discretion.
• Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional teams and driving alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.

When determining base pay as part of a final compensation package, we consider factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. Information about our benefits is available at https://benefitsatfanatics.com/.

As set forth in Fanatics Inc.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.