Sr Manager, Social Media Job at Fanatics in New York

Job Description

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a Sr. Manager of Social Media to lead the day-to-day operations of the Topps social channels. This is a unique opportunity to shape the voice of one of the most iconic brands in collectibles - combining strategy, creativity, and leadership with hands-on execution.

We're looking for a dynamic leader who can grow large, engaged followings while also rolling up their sleeves to create and post content themselves. You'll manage and mentor a team of social media professionals, set the standard for quality and creativity, and deliver content that connects with millions of sports fans and collectors worldwide.

What you will be doing...

• Lead and post daily : Set the tone by actively creating and publishing content, while overseeing and approving the team's output.
• Manage & mentor : Coach social media managers and coordinators, ensuring best practices, creativity, and performance.
• Create compelling content : Partner with creative teams to develop engaging short-form video and still content across platforms.
• Shape strategy : Build and execute the overall social media strategy, tailoring approaches for launches, live events, and big sports moments.
• Stay ahead of trends : Monitor platforms, experiment with formats, and make recommendations to drive growth and engagement.
• Measure & optimize : Analyze performance, share learnings, and continuously improve results against KPIs.

What you will bring....

The salary range for this position is $133,750 - $155,000, 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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About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering 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 approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About the Team

Fanatics Collectibles is a new model and vision for the hobby, fundamentally changing the experience for current and future collectors, leagues, and players across many U.S. and international professional and college sports. The organization has long-term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several sports and entertainment properties, including MLB, MLBPA, the Premier League, MLS, UFC, Formula 1 as well as Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, among others. In January 2022, Fanatics Collectibles announced the acquisition of Topps, establishing the preeminent licensed trading card brand as the cornerstone of Fanatics' trading cards and collectibles business, and jumpstarted its MLB and MLBPA rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards