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

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