Editor, Basketball

Fanatics Collectibles; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Collectibles seeks an editorial-focused professional to create text and statistics-based card content and to select/crop imagery for collectible trading cards.

You will work with Brand, Design, and Operations to develop themes, review proofs, and manage prepress workflows, ensuring accuracy and timely production across projects. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and strong attention to detail are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basketball preferred.
• Recognition of player/talent likenesses, past and present.
• Understanding of licensor style guides, colors, logos and markings.
• Basic knowledge of graphic design, photographic principles, and print production.
• Ability to work under pressure, meeting tight deadlines on multiple projects.
• Organized and attentive to detail.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop text and statistics-based card back content for collectible trading card products.
• Select, assign and crop high-quality photographic images for retouching and production.
• Build and manage subject lists in partnership with brand team.
• Review proofs for accuracy and integrity.
• Manage internal and external content providers.
• Work with external photo retouching and prepress vendors through production cycles.
• Create and maintain prepress budgets.
• Master Card Factory and TPIA content management platforms.
• Partner with project management to create prepress schedules.
• Collaborate with brand and design teams to develop themes and looks for projects.
• Participate in product reviews and brainstorming for upcoming cycles.

Skills

Basketball knowledge

Likeness recognition

Licensor style guides

Graphic design basics

Deadline-driven

Attention to detail

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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 Sportsbook 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.

About the Team

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.

Role Summary

The Editorial team is responsible for end-to-end editorial process on assigned projects, working closely with brand, design, and operations teams to create compelling and innovative trading card products.

Responsibilities

• Editorial:
• Develop text and statistics-based card back content for collectible trading card products
• Select, assign and crop high-quality, design-appropriate photographic images for retouching and production
• Build and manage subject list in partnership with brand team
• Review proofs for accuracy and integrity
• Operational:
• Manage internal and external content providers
• Work with external photo retouching and prepress vendors throughout production, correction, and imposition cycles
• Create and maintain prepress budgets
• Master Card Factory and TPIA content management platforms
• Partner with project management team to create and execute on prepress schedules
• Product Development:
• Collaborate with brand and design teams to help develop themes and looks for assigned projects
• Participate in product review and brainstorming sessions for upcoming production cycles

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basketball preferred
• Recognition of player/talent likenesses, past and present
• Understanding of licensor style guides, colors, logos and markings
• Basic knowledge of graphic design, photographic principles, and print production
• Ability to work under pressure, meeting tight deadlines on multiple projects
• Organized and attentive to detail
• Bachelors degree or equivalent in related field preferred

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