PR Manager
California - Los Angeles /
Fanatics Collectibles – Marketing & Communications /
Salaried
/ Hybrid
Company Overview
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative 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 over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores.
As a market leader with more than 18,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.
Fanatics Collectibles is looking for a PR Manager based in Los Angeles, who will work closely with our VP of Brand and Communications and Senior PR Manager to support day-to-day tactical execution, as well as strategy planning, for the company's trading card business. This position will be responsible for handling a wide variety of duties, which include, but are not limited to the ones listed below.
Responsibilities:
- Work with our VP of Brand and Communications and Senior PR Manager on communications strategies related to product launches and company initiatives
- Craft communication materials from pitches to strategies and talking points
- Oversee press material creation, media monitoring and own company coverage updates
- Maintain strong media relationships and secure coverage across applicable consumer and trade verticals, with the ability to heavily focus product and brand features
- Display an expert ability in tactical execution to deliver tangible results; support tactical news creation and problem solving
- Maintain pulse on industry news and media updates within, bringing fresh ideas to the table to increase brand awareness and earned media impact
- Manage up appropriately and in a timely manner, constantly communicating priorities and issues for team leaders
- Adhere to deadlines and deliver work on time
Experience Needed:
- 5-7 years of experience at an agency and/or in-house communications at a consumer/lifestyle brand
- Prioritize effectively, while keeping the bigger picture in mind
- Exceptional storytelling and communication skills
- Culturally aware and curious; you’re always thinking about what we can do better
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Detail oriented, extremely organized and can juggle multiple initiatives while meeting deadlines
$90,000 - $105,000 a year
The salary range for this position is $90,000- $105,000 which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.
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Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.
Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics’ fair labor practices.
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