Fanatics

Director, Internal Communications

New York, NY, United States · Director

Sponsorship not specified$180k-$225kDetected 5 days ago

Stakeholder ManagementStrategic CommunicationsM&AHRLeadershipCommunication

About the role

Fanatics is seeking a strategic, influential, and highly experienced communications leader to join its Global Communications Team as Director, Internal Communications.
The Director will serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives and business leaders, helping shape and communicate enterprise priorities, business transformation efforts, and company culture.
The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with exceptional storytelling capabilities and has a proven track record of leading complex communications programs in fast-paced, high-growth organizations.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead Fanatics' global internal communications strategy, ensuring alignment with company objectives, business priorities, and organizational culture.
Lead communications planning and execution for major enterprise initiatives, including HR, technology, workplace, and operational transformations.
Partner with Corporate Communications leadership to develop and execute executive visibility and thought leadership strategies, including media opportunities, speaking engagements, industry recognition programs, and strategic content development.
Drive employee engagement through innovative communications channels, campaigns, events, and content strategies that foster connection, transparency, and alignment across the organization.
Lead communications support for Fanatics' social impact and nonprofit partnerships, including strategic storytelling, employee engagement initiatives, and external visibility opportunities.
Build strong partnerships across the organization and influence stakeholders at all levels to drive alignment and successful execution of key initiatives.
Lead and mentor communications team members and external partners as the function continues to grow and evolve.

Requirements

Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in internal communications, corporate communications, public relations, or related fields, including experience advising senior executives.
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders on sensitive, high-visibility communications matters.
Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences, channels, and business objectives.
Experience leading communications for organizational change, business transformation, mergers and acquisitions, or other large-scale initiatives.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while balancing multiple priorities and managing sensitive information with discretion.

Nice to have

advanced degree preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Liberal Arts, or a related field required

Compensation

$180,000 - $225,000 USD

Company info

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, 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
Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
This role will be responsible for developing and leading the company's internal communications strategy, driving employee engagement, executive communications, organizational change initiatives, and culture-building programs across a global workforce.
This individual will partner closely with leaders across Human Resources, Technology, Facilities, Corporate Communications, and other key functions to ensure employees are informed, engaged, and aligned with Fanatics' vision, strategy, and values.
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, 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.

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