Creative Strategist

New York, USA (On-site)

$100K/yr – $120K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive creative strategy and concepting for Fanatics Advertising, owning pitches and cross-functional collaboration.

  • Own ideation for client pitches, RFPs, and proactive narratives.
  • 5+ years in creative or brand strategy.
  • On-site four days per week with cross-functional collaboration.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead ideation and concepting for client pitches, RFP responses, and proactive narratives
  • Design high-quality PowerPoint presentations for Sales narratives that align with Fanatics tone, voice, and aesthetic
  • Support Fanatics Advertising’s Business Marketing efforts, including brand storytelling, thought leadership, and go-to-market materials
  • Collaborate closely with Sales, Product, and Strategy to develop compelling ideas that translate business objectives into standout pitches
  • Contribute to the planning and execution of industry events, tentpole moments, and client-facing experiences
  • Analyze campaign performance and extract insights to inform future creative strategy
  • Stay plugged into emerging trends at the intersection of sports, media, and culture

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in creative strategy, brand strategy, or a related role
  • Proficiency in PowerPoint design, with an eye for layout and flow, with a strong attention to detail
  • Confidence responding to RFPs and building decks under tight timelines
  • Strong storytelling and writing skills, with the ability to translate big ideas into persuasive pitches
  • Strong ideation and concepting skills across mediums, from social to media products
  • Creative-thinker comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Expected to be on site, in office four days per week

Preferred

  • Experience at an agency, media company, or brand-side creative team
  • Familiarity with branded content, sponsorships, or media-driven storytelling
  • Experience supporting marketing initiatives or live/industry events
  • Comfort using audience data or performance insights to shape creative ideas

Benefits

  • Remote work up to four weeks per year, which can be taken in daily or weekly increments
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Fanatics

3.3 Glassdoor

Fanatics is 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.

Founded in 2002
New York, New York, USA
14K employees (1,648 in marketing)
50% recommend to a friend
55% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
167.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
43.8%
Direct
43.9%
Referral
10.1%
Social
1.8%
Paid
0.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~13.5K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
880 (6% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
Median Tenure
3.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Funding

Total Funding
$4.9B
Last Raise
$700M
Private Equity, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Dec 2022
    Private Equity • $700M
  • Mar 2022
    Private Equity • $1.5B
  • Jan 2022
    Series Unknown • $10M

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