Fanatics

Senior eMarketing Specialist - Paid Media

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

Qualifications

  • 3-4 years experience in digital marketing focusing on spend optimization
  • Experience with Google, Amazon, and social marketing
  • Strong business reporting skills for data-driven decision-making
  • Familiarity with AI solutions and automation in marketing
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • SQL knowledge is a plus
  • Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Analyze sales and performance data to align digital marketing spend with KPIs
  • Introduce new testing strategies to adapt to the digital marketing landscape
  • Support product launches and drops to maximize campaign revenue
  • Collaborate with partners on new features and advancements
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to roll out key marketing features
  • Make data-driven spend and budget recommendations
  • Translate data insights into compelling marketing narratives

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work environment
  • Wellness programs and fitness partnerships
  • Paid maternity/paternity leave and infertility treatment
  • Flexible time off to recharge
  • Comprehensive health, financial, and legal assistance programs
  • Competitive 401k plan to support financial future
Full Job Description
Job Description

Fanatics is seeking a Senior eMarketing Specialist to join the digital marketing team, supporting paid media across multiple channels, including Google, Amazon, and social platforms.

This position will drive Fanatics Authentic and our collectibles/memorabilia business, a fast-growing, high-visibility area driven by product drops, athlete demand, and major sports moments. The focus is on optimizing spend across digital marketing KPIs, driving demand for launches and always-on campaigns, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and scale.

It's a hands-on position with direct ownership of campaigns in-platform, requiring a strong understanding of how to manage spend, analyze performance, and turn data into actionable decisions that drive measurable business outcomes.

Work in this space moves quickly and is closely tied to real-time sports events and limited product releases. Campaigns often require quick adjustments, strong attention to detail, and the ability to react in the moment to maximize impact.

Opportunity to bring innovative ideas that help drive and expand the collectibles and memorabilia category within eMarketing introducing new approaches, improving existing processes, and contributing to how paid media evolves across the business.

A strong analytical mindset, comfort working with large data sets, and the ability to interpret trends and act on them are key. The work leans heavily on ownership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, with exposure across a broad set of digital channels and tools.

Interest in sports is a plus, especially if the collectibles and memorabilia space feels like something you'd want to be closer to.

Responsibilities
  • Paid campaign execution across Google (Search, Shopping, PMAX), Meta, Amazon, and other channels
  • Budget allocation and spend adjustments based on performance, product priorities, and key events
  • Campaign readiness and support for product launches and drops
  • Ongoing monitoring of campaign performance and identification of areas for improvement
  • Structured testing across creative, targeting, bidding strategies, and campaign setup
  • Reallocation of spend from underperforming areas to higher-performing opportunities
  • Collaboration with product, analytics, and creative teams to improve campaign execution
  • Translating campaign data into clear insights and actionable recommendations

Requirements
  • 3 + years of experience running paid media campaigns
  • Hands-on experience working directly in platforms such as Google Ads, Amazon Ads, and/or paid social (Meta, etc.)
  • Experience owning campaigns end-to-end, including setup, optimization, and budget management (not limited to reporting or coordination)
  • Strong understanding of core metrics such as ROAS, CPA, CVR, and revenue impact
  • Ability to make decisions based on data and adjust quickly
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

Nice to have
  • Experience in ecommerce or DTC environments
  • Exposure to YouTube or additional paid channels
  • Familiarity with SQL or deeper data analysis tools
  • Interest in sports, memorabilia, and fan culture

The salary range for this position is $96,250 - $120,000, 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.

Where You'll Work and What's required
  • Hybrid work environment in our San Mateo office (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays); Mondays and Fridays flexibility to work remotely.
  • Fast-paced team environment with exposure to multiple aspects of the Fanatics Commerce business.

What's in it for you
  • Culture: Join a team where you're surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience. With a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous development, you'll be empowered to help shape a culture that celebrates both individual and team successes.
  • Benefits: We provide a wide range of health, financial, legal, and development assistance, including wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners, paid maternity paternity leave, and infertility treatment. Additionally, we offer flexible time off to help you recharge, along with a competitive 401k plan to support your financial future. At Fanatics, we're dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life.


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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