Editor, Football

Description

The company is building a large global digital sports platform for fans, covering licensed fan gear and apparel, trading cards and memorabilia, and a sportsbook and iGaming product that is still being built. It works with a large partner network that includes leagues, teams, colleges, athletes and retail locations.

The Editor, Football supports the editorial process for assigned trading card projects. You will work with Editorial leadership, Product Development, Art, Project Management and production partners to produce accurate, engaging collectible products. The job mixes content writing, photo selection, subject list upkeep, proofing and football knowledge in a schedule-driven production setting.

Responsibilities

• Choose, assign and crop strong photos that suit the product design, licensing terms and brand standards.
• Write and organize text and statistics for trading card backs.
• Create and keep current subject lists together with Product Development.
• Check editorial copy, proofs and layouts for accuracy, consistency and completeness.
• Follow licensor style guides, editorial standards and internal quality rules.
• Spot photo gaps and request new images in time to keep production on schedule.
• Work with internal teams and outside content, imaging and prepress partners through production and corrections.
• Finish assigned tasks on time, in line with project schedules, priorities and deadlines.
• Flag problems with copy, images, licensing or workflow as soon as they appear.
• Keep project records and status updates current in content and workflow systems.
• Reach out early to Editorial leadership and other teams when you need information, assets or approvals.
• Join product reviews and brainstorms for your assigned programs.
• Work with Product Development and Art to add editorial, imagery and football perspective to product ideas and execution.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in journalism, English, communications, graphic design, marketing or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Knowledge of and genuine interest in football, including the NFL and college football.
• Ability to reliably recognize a wide range of current and former football players.
• Careful, well-organized work habits.
• Strong written, spoken and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to juggle several assignments and deadlines in a fast production environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new content and workflow systems.
• Preferred: prior internship or work in editorial, publishing, sports media, content production, collectibles or a related field.
• Preferred: experience with photography, graphic design, print production or digital asset management.
• Preferred: familiarity with brand standards, style guides or licensed consumer products.

Conditions

Applicants should confirm that any job offer comes from a Fanatics email address, including The company never asks for payment, banking details or sensitive personal information during hiring, and applying through the company careers website is recommended where possible.