Star Wars Associate Producer

About the Team

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company working at the intersection of collectibles and technology. Backed by some of the best investors, sports properties, and operators in the world, we are integrating with Fanatics’ global digital sports platform – which includes 900 sports relationships and more than 81 million reachable fans - to reimagine the collectibles business for the 21st century.

The Topps Company, Inc. is a creator and marketer of sports, entertainment, and recreational products, headquartered in New York, NY, striving to foster an enduring connection between fans and their sport heroes. Its product portfolio includes football, baseball, basketball, ice hockey, soccer, and other sports and non-sports trading cards, jerseys, hats, balls, bats, and photos.

Topps Digital - Sports & Entertainment is looking for an Associate Content Producer to help grow our digital collectible mobile apps. As an Associate Content Producer, you will drive content development and execution. You will work with a team of other Content Producers, Product Managers, Designers, and Community Managers 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

A passion for all things Star Wars — from iconic heroes of the original trilogy, to the legends of the expanded universe, to the newest Force-sensitive rising stars. You have a deep connection to the galaxy-spanning fandom and a collector’s instinct that appreciates both vintage treasures and fresh releases. You keep a keen eye on what’s trending across the Star Wars community and stay attuned to the latest stories, series, and lore so you can craft content that resonates across the galaxy.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Attention to detail. You will be creating content in our content management system and must enter data quickly and accurately. 
• Strong organizational skills. You will be managing multiple concurrent projects, each in various stages of development. You will be responsible for meeting deadlines and ensuring that all content releases go off without a hitch.
• Strong writing ability. You can clearly and concisely express complex sales details to users so that they understand product offerings, pricing, and mechanics. You can also speak with a voice relevant to fans and effectively market popular players and current storylines.
• Great collaborator. You are a team player capable of clear and constant communication. With shifting deadlines and priorities everyone needs to be on the same page, and you keep your team updated on your project statuses and are ready to pivot when needs change.
• Fast Learner. You are always looking to improve and grow. You can use analytics and experience to improve the content creation process over time and can independently develop efficiency improvements.
• Service-oriented. You are dedicated to delivering a great app experience to all our users through clear communication, accurate delivery of content, and an open ear to user feedback.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Content Ideation: Generate ideas and structure for digital collectible sets that drive in-app sales and engagement. This is a fast paced and high-volume business and we are looking for a constant flow of ideas and creativity.
• Content Creation: Gather the raw materials for the creation of digital collectibles. Choose relevant featured subjects and source the raw images that will be turned into final trading cards.
• Content Production: Enter data into our proprietary content management system to publish content directly to consumers.
• Consumer messaging: You can clearly and concisely express complex details and ideas to users so that they understand product offerings, pricing, and mechanics. You can also speak with a voice relevant to fans and effectively market popular characters  and storylines.
• Quality Assurance: Assist all team members in delivering flawless content by proofreading copy, verifying release details, and reviewing image assets

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of trading cards market and familiarity with product checklists
• 1-3 years of experience in the mobile space either in production or development 
• OR
• 1-3 years of experience with sports or entertainment content, marketing, operations, or production
• Experience working on mobile games or mobile entertainment platforms a plus
• Experience with social media platforms and associated tools
• Well versed in Microsoft Office and experienced in basic Photoshop functions
• Familiarity with Confluence, JIRA or other task management tools a plus

In NYC, the salary range for this position is $70,000- $88,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. In Los Angeles, the salary range for this position is $64,000- $80,000. The listed salary ranges are specific to Los Angeles or NYC and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.

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 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. 

Fanatics Collectibles is a new model and vision for the hobby, fundamentally changing the experience for current and future collectors, leagues, and players across many U.S. and international professional and college sports. The organization has long-term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several sports and entertainment properties, including MLB, MLBPA, the Premier League, MLS, UFC, Formula 1 as well as Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, among others. In January 2022, Fanatics Collectibles announced the acquisition of Topps, establishing the preeminent licensed trading card brand as the cornerstone of Fanatics’ trading cards and collectibles business, and jumpstarted its MLB and MLBPA rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards