Fanatics

Senior eMarketing Specialist - Paid Media

Fanatics$96K — $120K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience managing paid media campaigns with complete ownership.
  • Expertise in Google Ads, Amazon Ads, and Meta for social media advertising.
  • Strong understanding of key performance metrics like ROAS, CPA, and CVR.
  • Ability to swiftly manage budgets across multiple digital channels based on performance data.
  • Experience in fast-paced environments requiring rapid campaign adjustments during key events.
  • Analytical skills to work with large datasets and derive actionable insights.
  • Preferred: familiarity with eCommerce, YouTube advertising, SQL, and a passion for sports.

Responsibilities

  • Drive digital marketing efforts across paid search, shopping, social, and Amazon channels.
  • Develop and execute targeted campaigns during high-demand product drops and sports events.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align paid media strategies with business goals.
  • Monitor campaign performance in real-time and optimize for maximum fan engagement.
  • Introduce innovative strategies to enhance the performance of paid media.
  • Manage all aspects of campaign setup, optimization, and budget tracking across platforms.
  • Contribute to a culture of learning by documenting insights and improving collective knowledge.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with hybrid options.
  • Opportunity to work with a passionate team in the sports memorabilia industry.
  • Access to professional development resources and training programs.
  • Culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Engagement with real-time sports events and trends.
Full Job Description
As we continue to scale our global platform, the Senior eMarketing Specialist will play a critical role in accelerating paid media performance for Fanatics Authentic's collectibles and memorabilia business.
ROLE OVERVIEW

The Senior eMarketing Specialist will drive digital marketing across paid search, shopping, social, and Amazon channels in direct support of Fanatics Authentic, a fast-growing, high-visibility collectibles and memorabilia business closely tied to product drops, athlete demand, and real-time sports moments. This is a hands-on, campaign-ownership role requiring deep in-platform expertise, strong analytical capability, and the agility to optimize spend quickly in response to launches and live sports events. The Senior eMarketing Specialist delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled insights.
HOW WILL YOU DRIVE IMPACT

Success is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes.

Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams)
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, analytics, and creative teams to align campaign execution with business priorities and product launch calendars.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to translate business goals for Fanatics Authentic into clear paid media strategies and channel-level plans.
  • Contribute to a team culture of shared learning by documenting test results, surfacing insights, and helping elevate collective capability across the digital marketing team.

Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)
  • Develop and execute campaigns that connect fans with the collectibles and memorabilia they care about most, especially around high-demand product drops and marquee sports moments.
  • Ensure campaign creative, targeting, and messaging are relevant and compelling to the fan audiences most likely to engage with Fanatics Authentic products.
  • Monitor campaign performance in real time and make rapid adjustments to maximize fan reach and conversion during limited-release and time-sensitive events.
  • Translate performance data into clear, actionable insights that improve how the business delivers value to fans across digital touchpoints.

Innovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit)
  • Introduce new approaches to paid media within the collectibles and memorabilia category, identifying opportunities to expand channel presence and improve existing processes.
  • Design and execute structured tests across creative, targeting, bidding strategies, and campaign architecture to surface scalable improvements.
  • Identify underperforming areas of spend and develop data-driven recommendations to reallocate budget toward higher-return opportunities.
  • Bring forward innovative ideas that help evolve how paid media operates across the Fanatics Commerce business.

Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)
  • Own paid campaigns end-to-end across Google (Search, Shopping, PMAX), Meta, Amazon, and additional channels - including setup, optimization, and budget management.
  • Manage budget allocation and spend pacing based on performance signals, product priorities, and key sports and cultural events.
  • Maintain campaign readiness ahead of product launches and drops, ensuring flawless execution under tight timelines and shifting priorities.
  • Operate with a strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset, consistently turning data into decisions that drive measurable business outcomes.
AI & DIGITAL CAPABILITY

We are building a future-ready organization. This role is expected to:
  • Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes
  • Use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance
  • Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working
  • Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING

Required Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience running paid media campaigns, with direct ownership of campaign setup, optimization, and budget management - not limited to reporting or coordination.
  • Demonstrated in-platform experience across Google Ads (Search, Shopping, PMAX), Amazon Ads, and paid social platforms such as Meta.
  • Strong command of core performance metrics including ROAS, CPA, CVR, and revenue impact, with the ability to use these metrics to drive real-time decisions.
  • Proven ability to manage spend across multiple channels simultaneously, reallocating budget quickly in response to performance data and shifting business priorities.
  • Comfort operating in a fast-paced, event-driven environment where campaigns require quick adjustments tied to product launches, drops, and live sports moments.
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work with large data sets, identify trends, and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Nice to have: experience in ecommerce or DTC environments; exposure to YouTube or additional paid channels; familiarity with SQL or deeper data analysis tools; genuine interest in sports, memorabilia, and fan culture.
WORK LOCATION

Hybrid: The primary place of performance of this role is the Company's office located in Redwood City, CA, subject to the Company's current hybrid work policy. This role currently requires in-office presence 3 days per week.

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

Salary Range

$96,250-$120,000 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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