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# Director, Operations - Fanatics Events at Fanatics Inc.

- **Company:** Fanatics Inc.
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Compensation:** $150k–$175k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fanaticsinc/jobs/4428934009

## Job description

## About Us

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.

## About Fanatics Events

Fanatics is a global leader in licensed sports merchandise, collectibles, and fan experiences. Our newest platform, Fanatics Events, creates large-scale consumer festivals and live experiences that bring fans, athletes, and partners together.

Our flagship productions include:

- Fanatics Fest – A first-of-its-kind multi-day fan festival hosted at the world-class Javits Center, combining sports, collectibles, athlete appearances, and immersive activations.
- WWE World – A multi-day consumer event produced in partnership with WWE, bringing fans closer to superstars, storylines, and experiences during major tentpole weekends.

## The Role

The Operations Director  owns the technical and back of house engine behind Fanatics Fest, WWE World, and other flagship Fanatics Events productions. Reporting to the Senior Director of Operations, this leader manages day-to-day AV operations, stage and Fanatics Games execution, and the back of house perimeter, while partnering closely with the Live Content, Exhibitor Customer Success, and Fulfillment teams to keep every stage and every exhibitor set up for success.

The ideal candidate is highly detail oriented, thrives in a fast-paced live event environment, and is comfortable being the go-to problem solver onsite when a curveball comes their way. This role requires travel and onsite presence for load-in, show days, and load-out, including nights and weekends as needed.

## What You'll Do

AV & Stage Operations

- Own the day-to-day audio visual operations across all stages and activations, including equipment inventory, vendor coordination, and real-time troubleshooting.
- Manage the daily operations of all event stages and the Fanatics Games footprint, ensuring schedules, staging, and technical requirements are executed on time and to spec.

Live Content Support

- Partner with and support the Live Content team across every stage, coordinating run-of-show logistics, technical rehearsals, talent load-in/load-out, and show-calling support.

Back of House (BOH) Perimeter Management

- Own the planning and day-to-day management of the back of house perimeter, including fencing and barricade layout, vendor load-in routes, and coordination with security.
- Manage barricade and bike rack vendors, ensuring correct placement, delivery, and breakdown across the event footprint.

Work Order Process

- Work alongside the broader operations team to manage the end-to-end work order process – covering electrical, rigging, signage, and labor requests – from submission through fulfillment and close-out.

Exhibitor Experience & Pre-Show Planning

- Partner closely on exhibitor needs and exhibitor pre-show planning, serving as a key operational point of contact to ensure exhibitors are fully prepared and supported ahead of show days.
- Coordinate with the Exhibitor Customer Success and Fulfillment teams to align logistics, floor plans, and onsite requirements.

Airtable & Systems Management

- Serve as the primary owner of Airtable bases used for stage schedules, work orders, vendor tracking, and exhibitor pre-show planning; build and maintain views, forms, and automations that keep the broader team aligned and informed.

Vendor & Cross-Functional Coordination

- Partner with the General Service Contractor, AV, security, and production vendors, as well as internal marketing and content teams, to align on stage builds, BOH logistics, and work order fulfillment.

Budget Support

- Track AV and stage-related costs, flag variances, and coordinate invoicing and approvals with the budget team.

Onsite Leadership

- Serve as the onsite point of contact for AV, stages, and BOH perimeter issues during load-in, show days, and load-out, resolving issues in real time.

Documentation & Process Improvement

- Maintain detailed SOPs, schedules, and trackers, and identify opportunities to streamline the work order and BOH processes year over year.

## What We're Looking For

- 8–10+ years of experience in live event production or operations, ideally with large-scale festivals, tradeshows, or multi-stage events.
- Hands-on AV production experience, including staging, audio, video, and lighting coordination.
- Experience managing back of house logistics and perimeter or site security coordination.
- Advanced Airtable experience – comfortable building bases, forms, views, and automations from scratch.
- Experience supporting exhibitor services or pre-show planning processes; familiarity with Map Your Show, EXPOCAD, or a2z is a plus.
- Highly detail oriented with strong organizational, documentation, and process-management skills.
- Strong vendor management skills, with experience negotiating and holding vendors accountable to scope.
- Willingness to travel and work onsite for multi-day event builds, including nights and weekends.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; calm and clear-headed under pressure.
- A genuine passion for sports and live events, and pride in the details that make a show run smoothly.

## What We Offer

- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- A leadership role shaping the most ambitious consumer events in sports & entertainment.
- Opportunities for career growth as the Fanatics Events portfolio expands.
- Access to exclusive sporting events and experiences.

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 $150,000—$175,000 USD

By submitting your application, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our [Candidate Privacy Policy.](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff494b9931735466ce28d5b/t/69de53bde2c02c25e9c38758/1776178110037/Candidate+Privacy+Policy+April+2026.pdf)

Fanatics will never ask candidates for money, banking information, or other sensitive personal information as part of the interview process. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Fanatics recruiting, please do not respond and report it here.

## About Fanatics Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Fanatics is a leading global digital sports platform that enables fans to buy, bet, collect, and engage with their favorite teams, players, and moments through a unified ecosystem of commerce, collectibles, gaming, events, and media.
- **Entity Type**: Private (multiple funding rounds; last disclosed valuation of $31 billion in 2022 – not confirmed in provided sources)
- **Headquarters**: Jacksonville, Florida, USA (with major offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, and over 80 global locations) [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/careers)
- **Founded**: Not publicly available in provided sources
- **Founders**: Michael Rubin [fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent)

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Licensed sports merchandise, digital collectibles, sports betting & iGaming, live events, prediction markets, advertising, and content production.
- **Target Customers**: B2C (sports fans globally), B2B (leagues, teams, players’ associations, colleges, retail partners). Serves over 100 million fans and partners with 900+ sports properties and 6,000+ athletes/celebrities. [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)
- **Mission Statement**: “Relentlessly enhancing the fan experience.” [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)

## Products & Services
- **Fanatics Commerce**: Design, manufacture, and retail licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle apparel, headwear, and hardgoods across digital and physical channels (2,000+ retail locations including Lids). [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)
- **Fanatics Collectibles**: Physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and digital assets (e.g., NFTs) for sports and entertainment properties. [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)
- **Fanatics Betting & Gaming**: Online sportsbook, iGaming (casino), and prediction market platforms for real-money wagering. [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)
- **Fanatics Markets**: A prediction markets platform allowing fans to forecast real-world sports, cultural, economic, and political events. [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)
- **Fanatics Fest**: Large-scale sports and collector fan events (live experiences). [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)
- **Fanatics Advertising**: A sports media platform connecting brands with 100M+ fans through onsite and offsite media solutions. [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)
- **Fanatics Credit Card**: Co-branded credit card offering rewards tied to the Fanatics ecosystem. [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)
- **Fanatics Studios**: A joint venture with OBB Media producing premium sports entertainment content. [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)
- **Fanatics ONE**: Loyalty program uniting all Fanatics experiences. [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed in provided sources (privately held; last reported valuation ~$31B in 2022)
- **Key Metric**: Over 100 million fans reached; 22,000+ employees (15,000+ full-time, 7,000 part-time/contractor); partnerships with 900+ sports properties and 6,000+ athletes. [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/) | [fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Major sports leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, NWSL), players’ associations, Mitchell & Ness, Lids, Boardroom (Kevin Durant), OBB Media. Investment history includes funds from Silver Lake, SoftBank, Fidelity, and others (not detailed in provided sources).
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid expansion into sports betting, iGaming, prediction markets, credit card services, advertising, and media production; launch of Fanatics Markets (prediction platform); growing loyalty program (Fanatics ONE); continuous retail footprint (2,000+ stores). [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertical Integration**: End-to-end control from product design and manufacturing to retail, digital platforms, and real-money gaming, creating a seamless fan experience.
- **Exclusive Licensing**: Deep, long-term partnerships with all major U.S. sports leagues, top player associations, and major colleges – barriers for competitors.
- **Massive Scale**: 100M+ fan reach, 22,000 employees, 2,000+ retail locations (including Lids), and global supply chain provide unmatched distribution and data.
- **Data-Driven Ecosystem**: Cross-platform data allows personalized offers, loyalty rewards, and targeted advertising across commerce, betting, and collectibles.
- **Diversified Revenue Streams**: Commerce, collectibles, betting, events, advertising, and financial services reduce reliance on any single segment.

## Strategic Focus
- **Integrated Ecosystem**: Connecting all fan touchpoints (buy, bet, collect, engage) to maximize lifetime value and reduce churn.
- **Technology Innovation**: Investing in AI, prediction markets, digital collectibles (blockchain), and real-time personalization.
- **Expansion into Financial Services**: Launching co-branded credit cards and financial products to deepen fan loyalty.
- **Global Growth**: Extending partnerships and operations internationally (80+ offices globally).
- **Media & Content**: Scaling Fanatics Studios to produce premium sports entertainment and leveraging advertising as a revenue engine. [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)

## Why Work Here
- **High-Performance Culture**: Fanatics emphasizes speed, intensity, and a “relentless” work ethic. The company seeks “high performers” who thrive in a fast-paced, no-offseason environment. [fanaticsinc.com/careers](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/careers)
- **Competitive Compensation**: Competitive pay, bonuses, equity (where eligible), robust 401(k) matching, student loan assistance, tuition reimbursement, and merchandise discounts. [fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent)
- **Work-Life Balance Benefits**: Unlimited discretionary time-off, generous maternity/paternity leave, flexible schedules, remote/hybrid options available for certain roles (e.g., Privacy & Product Counsel REMOTE). [fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent) | [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fanaticsinc)
- **Wellness & Health**: Comprehensive health coverage, mental health services, Wellhub (Gympass) access, fertility and adoption assistance, gender affirmation care.
- **Talent Development**: Fanatics University (FanU) for learning, mentoring, leadership coaching, and inclusive leadership programs for emerging female leaders. [fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent)
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Strong focus on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA); employee-led FANs groups (AAPI, Black, PRIDE, Veterans, Women’s). 43% of US director+ are female; 45% ethnically diverse. [fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent)
- **Awards**: Forbes America’s Dream Employers 2025, Fast Company 50 Most Innovative Companies, Front Office Sports Best Employer in Sports, Sports Business Journal Most Influential (Michael Rubin). [fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent)
- **Office/Remote Policy**: Hybrid for many roles; some fully remote positions available. Over 80 offices globally including US hubs in Jacksonville, New York, Los Angeles, Tampa, and international in London, Hyderabad, Paris, Manchester. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fanaticsinc) | [fanaticsinc.com/careers](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/careers)

## Sources
1. [fanaticsinc.com – Main About Page](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/)
2. [fanaticsinc.com/careers – Careers Page](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/careers)
3. [fanaticsinc.com/culture-talent – Culture & Talent Page](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/culture-tal

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