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Fanatics

China-based licensed sports merchandise retailer

Specialist Emarketing - Sem

Full-Time
$70k - $85k
Junior
Bachelor's
Redwood City, CA, USA
HybridThree days in the office per week are required.
Growth & MarketingPerformance & Paid Marketing
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • 1–2 years of hands-on experience managing and optimizing Google and/or Bing paid search campaigns, including shopping campaigns and keyword-based advertising methodologies.
  • Experience managing automated bid strategies and other automated practices within the digital marketing space.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret large data sets and translate insights into actionable recommendations using scientific analytic methods.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, for business reporting and stakeholder communication.
  • SQL familiarity and comfort working with data platforms and digital marketing tools are highly preferred.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of PPC industry trends, developments, and platform innovations from Google and Bing.
  • Detail orientation and ability to manage multiple campaigns and priorities concurrently in a fast-paced environment, including flexibility to support major sporting event launches outside standard business hours.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Partner with cross-functional digital marketing teammates, technology partners, and stakeholders to align paid search strategies with business objectives and upcoming campaign priorities.
  • Collaborate with Google, Bing, and third-party technology partners to surface new features, beta opportunities, and industry advancements that strengthen team capabilities.
  • Contribute insights on paid search trends and performance learnings to improve the knowledge and effectiveness of the wider digital marketing team.
  • Create and launch paid search campaigns supporting live events, new partner onboarding, and product launches and drops.
  • Structure campaigns for performance and tracking across the Fanatics Commerce portfolio to support a seamless and relevant fan experience.
  • Monitor campaign performance and translate data insights into marketing narratives that communicate results and fan engagement trends to stakeholders.
  • Support major sporting events, including College National Championships, the Super Bowl, and the Stanley Cup, with timely campaign launches outside standard business hours as needed.
  • Analyze keyword and campaign data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities and translate findings into actionable, measurable business outcomes.
  • Stay current on PPC industry developments, automated bid strategies, and emerging best practices to evolve campaign approaches.
  • Identify and improve campaign processes and tracking configurations to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
  • Apply SQL and quantitative analytic methods to deepen data analysis and support insight-driven decision-making.
  • Own day-to-day monitoring and optimization of PPC campaigns, providing timely insights and recommendations based on performance results.
  • Contribute to budget planning and spending decisions to align campaigns with business objectives and deliver return on investment.
  • Manage multiple concurrent campaigns and maintain accountability for results.
  • Maintain rigorous standards for campaign setup, reporting integrity, and tracking accuracy across the paid search portfolio.
  • Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes; use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance; adopt new technologies and ways of working; and contribute to innovation and continuous improvement.
Desired Qualifications
  • SQL familiarity is highly preferred.
  • A passion for sports is a plus.

About the company

Fanatics China is a joint venture between Fanatics Inc. and Hillhouse Capital that localizes and scales licensed sports merchandise for China. It designs, manufactures, and markets fan gear for Chinese consumers, operating a multi-channel model that includes building and running e-commerce sites for global leagues and teams, exploring online marketplaces, and developing physical retail concepts. Its product workflow combines technology, data, and on-demand manufacturing to manage the entire supply chain, enabling fast response to demand. The company differentiates itself through a China-focused approach backed by Hillhouse’s network and investments, its end-to-end vertical commerce model, and partnerships with hundreds of sports organizations, which together help it navigate China’s complex retail landscape. The goal is to satisfy a previously underserved Chinese market for licensed sports merchandise by creating localized products and channels that connect fans with official gear.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$5.2B

Headquarters

Huangpu, China

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Fanatics Sports & Casino launched September 2, 2026, broadening monetization beyond merchandise.
  • Fanatics Collectibles opened Paris flagship plans after London's success, expanding global premium retail.
  • NFL added Fanatics as official betting operator, validating the company's sportsbook ambitions.

What critics are saying

  • Three antitrust suits were dismissed September 30, 2026, but Panini's case still threatens.
  • Fanatics laid off 286 Florida workers for Riverview closure effective March 1, 2026.
  • Sportsbook and prediction-markets integration intensifies rivalry with DraftKings, FanDuel, and regulators.

What makes Fanatics unique

  • Fanatics controls leagues, teams, and factories through vertical commerce, not simple retail markup.
  • Fanatics signed long-term NFL, UEFA, FIFA, and Ryder Cup rights in 2026.
  • Fanatics China pairs Hillhouse Capital with local manufacturing and Shanghai operations.

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Benefits

  • Work Life Balance - At Fanatics we place our focus on results and empowerment and encourage you to enjoy your time on and OFF the field with our competitive time off policies.
  • Recognition and Rewards Program - Fanatics values our internal fans too! Our programs are designed to thank and reward Fanatics athletes for their hard work and commitment to winning as a team.
  • Company Sponsored Events - From breakfast to happy hour and every hour in between – Fanatics employees can enjoy time together at one of our many company events.
  • Fanatics.com Employee Discount - As an employee you will receive a special discount on all of your favorite sports merchandise and memorabilia.
  • Give Back - Fanatics cares about the fans around us. We encourage you to partner up with your teammates in giving back and serving the communities where we work and play.
  • Meet & Greets - You never know who will show up to the office. You might just meet one of your all-time favorite athletes.
  • Invest in You - Here at Fanatics we want you to accomplish your goals. We offer tuition reimbursement.
  • Healthy Lifestyle - Fanatics cares about helping and supporting our teams in their busy lifestyles. Through wellness relationships with fitness and weight management partners we are here to support you in whatever your lifestyle goals.
  • Wellness Coverage - Your health is important to you – and it’s important to us too! We offer a number of benefit plan options for convenience and flexibility.
  • Financial Security - Through our plans, Fanatics offers you a way to budget for health care expenses that you’d typically pay for out of pocket.
  • Retirement - The sooner you begin planning for your retirement, the better. Fanatics offers generous plans to help you prepare for the future.
  • Network of Support - Fanatics understands that sometimes you may need someone in your corner. Through the Life Assistance Program, you and your family have access to support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Company News

CNBC
Sep 30th, 2025
Scorability raises $40M to transform recruiting

Scorability, a sports tech platform, raised $40 million in funding led by Bluestone Equity Partners, with participation from Fanatics and others. The startup, founded in 2023 by Brian Cruver, aims to modernize college sports recruiting. It has 1.2 million athletes and 3,000 college sports program users. Scorability is free for athletes, while colleges pay $10k-$40k annually. The platform simplifies recruitment by providing comprehensive data and AI-driven tools for coaches.

Instagram
Aug 25th, 2025
Black Sports Business Symposium on Instagram: "Day one of #BlackSportsBiz launched the inaugural @BlackSportsWallStreet + @Pitch.Black.Sports, presented by @Fanatics, while also featuring @CariChampion, Eli Kumekpor, @RyanHoward_006 and @1JeremiahBrown! 🎤🛍️ Congrats to @Reel_Analytics for winning Pitch Black Sports! We can’t wait to see what’s next for Cory and his team. 📈 🎥: @travisellisonproductions @aumemedia"

417 likes, 21 comments - blacksportsbiz on May 30, 2024: "Day one of #BlackSportsBiz launched the inaugural @BlackSportsWallStreet + @Pitch.Black.Sports, presented by @Fanatics, while also featuring @CariChampion, Eli Kumekpor, @RyanHoward_006 and @1JeremiahBrown! 🎤🛍️ Congrats to @Reel_Analytics for winning Pitch Black Sports! We can’t wait to see what’s next for Cory and his team. 📈 🎥: @travisellisonproductions @aumemedia".

Wall Street Journal
Dec 8th, 2024
WSJ News Exclusive | Fanatics Valuation Rises to $18 Billion as It Plans to Expand Sports Offerings

Fanatics raised a new round of funding valuing the online sports-merchandise retailer at $18 billion, people familiar with the matter said, roughly tripling its valuation from a year ago.

Sports Yahoo
Sep 12th, 2024
Fanatics Launching Events Division With Investment From IMG

Fanatics is launching a new events vertical, in partnership with IMG, to capitalize on the company’s growing suite of business ventures, including merchandise, memorabilia, fashion, music, trading cards and sports betting. Starting next year, Fanatics Events will create fan festivals that feature athletes and brands from across the industry, including those in the Fanatics orbit. […]

Fanatics, Inc.
Sep 12th, 2024
History — Fanatics Inc

What began as a single e-commerce deal in 2002 has grown into a mobile-first, tech and data-fueled consumer brand, built to satisfy global fans who purchase gear in-the-moment when passion is burning highest. Fanatics provides the ultimate shopping experience to sports fans whether buying gear onlin