Fanatics

Executive Assistant - VIP

Fanatics$140K — $155K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years as an Executive Assistant to C-level executives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in sports, media, or entertainment preferred.
  • Location-based in New York City, with in-person work 5 days a week.
  • High responsiveness and flexibility, especially outside traditional hours.
  • Strong emotional intelligence and adaptability to communication styles.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proactive problem-solver, anticipating executive needs.
  • Ability to maintain high discretion and confidentiality in all situations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a complex, high-volume calendar for the executive.
  • Coordinate comprehensive travel logistics for domestic and international trips.
  • Triaging the executive's inbox, prioritizing communications effectively.
  • Prepare briefing materials and support preparation for meetings.
  • Collaborate with the President's core team on priorities and logistics.
  • Engage with internal and external partners to ensure follow-through on priorities.
  • Oversee personal gifting and outreach for VIPs and key partners.
  • Handle confidential information with professionalism and sound judgment.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Involvement in unique cultural events and onboarding sessions in New York City.
  • Opportunities to enhance skills and efficiency using AI tools.
  • Support for work-life balance with flexible hours.
Full Job Description
About the Role

Fanatics is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the President, VIP. Fanatics VIP is a fast-paced, high-intensity part of the business, focused on building the best VIP and loyalty program in the world. This is a high-discretion, in-person role for someone who is relentlessly organized, proactive, and has a proven track record supporting C-level executives in demanding environments. The role requires exceptional judgment, poise, and the ability to represent the executive with professionalism and discretion.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own and manage a complex, high-volume calendar with competing priorities, last-minute changes, and significant domestic and international travel.
  • Coordinate all executive travel logistics, including flights, hotels, ground transportation, and detailed itineraries.
  • Manage and triage the executive inbox, exercising sound judgment to prioritize communications, surface critical issues, and draft responses as appropriate.
  • Ensure the executive is prepared for all internal and external meetings by developing briefing materials, gathering context, and tracking follow-through.
  • Partner closely with other members of the President's core team to coordinate priorities, communications, and executive logistics.
  • Coordinate across internal stakeholders and external partners to drive follow-through on executive priorities.
  • Manage gifting, personalized outreach, and relationship logistics for high-profile partners and VIPs.
  • Handle highly confidential information with exceptional judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
  • Anticipate executive needs, identify potential issues before they arise, and proactively solve problems.
  • Provide occasional support on personal matters as needed.
  • Occasional travel as business needs require, including support at key company events.

Requirements
  • 6+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant to a founder or C-level executive within a fast-paced organization.
  • Experience in sports, media, entertainment, or a similarly high-velocity industry preferred.
  • Based in New York City, with the ability to work in person 5 days per week.
  • High responsiveness and flexibility, including availability outside of traditional business hours when the executive is traveling or operating across time zones.
  • Enthusiasm for high-importance, high-urgency environments and real-time problem solving.
  • Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to adapt to varying communication and management styles.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage complexity without dropping details.
  • Proactive, anticipatory work style; solves problems before being asked.
  • Ability to operate with high discretion in all settings.
  • Ability to leverage AI tools to improve operating efficiency.
  • Strong communicator, both written and verbal, with sound judgment on when to escalate.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume executive inbox and prioritize communications with sound judgment.
  • Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Slack, and other productivity tools.

Depending on the role, your interview and onboarding experience may include in-person components, such as onsite interviews or Launching into Better: LIVE-a multi-day cultural immersion in New York City for full-time, non-seasonal hires. These sessions are designed to build connection and bring our culture to life, though specific travel and participation requirements will be confirmed based on your role and location. Your recruiter will provide clear guidance at each stage of the process.

For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

Ranges will change based on country and state of residence, which are reflected in Geographical Zones defined by Fanatics Betting and Gaming. The range incorporates all of our Geographical Compensation Zones and is subject to change as the Zone associated with the actual offer is confirmed. In addition to the base and bonus, full-time employment, and more. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

Salary Range

$140,000-$155,000 USD

About Fanatics

Fanatics is a leading retailer of licensed sports merchandise. The company was founded in 1995 and has grown to become the largest online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise in the world. Fanatics offers a wide range of products, including jerseys, hats, and other apparel, as well as collectibles and memorabilia. The company has partnerships with all major sports leagues and teams, as well as with individual athletes. Fanatics is committed to providing a seamless shopping experience for its customers and has invested heavily in technology and logistics to ensure fast and reliable delivery.
Learn more about Fanatics
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1995

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