Position title
Sports Editor, Basketball
Description
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 lists in partnership with the 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 the 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 (both college and professional).
- 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 a related field preferred.
Fanatics Inc. offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment with opportunities for growth and development. If you are passionate about basketball and have a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Job Location
Copell, TX
Career Listing Number
5865