Editor, Football

The role

The Editor, Football supports the end-to-end editorial process for assigned trading card projects. This role involves editorial content development, photography selection, subject-list management, and proofing within a deadline-driven production environment.

What you will do

• Select, assign, and crop high-quality photography.
• Coordinate text- and statistics-based card-back content.
• Build, maintain, and update subject lists.
• Review editorial content, proofs, and layouts for accuracy.
• Apply licensor style guides and internal quality requirements.
• Identify photography acquisition needs.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Complete work in accordance with project schedules and deadlines.
• Identify and escalate issues involving content, imagery, or workflow.
• Participate in product reviews and brainstorming sessions.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and interest in football, including the NFL and collegiate football.
• Ability to accurately identify a broad range of current and former football players.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning new content-management and workflow systems.

Nice to have

• Prior internship or professional experience in editorial, publishing, sports media, content production, collectibles, or a related field.
• Familiarity with photography, graphic design, print production, or digital asset management.
• Familiarity with brand standards, style guides, or licensed consumer products.

About the company

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. It is part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem which builds a global digital sports platform.