Executive Assistant

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and resourceful Executive Assistant to provide direct support to the Chief Product Officer and Chief Technology Officer while also assisting other senior leaders within the office as needed. This role is based in our San Mateo, CA office (transitioning to Redwood City) and works in close partnership with the Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO of Commerce.

This is a highly visible and impactful role requiring exceptional judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, expertly manages competing priorities, and serves as a trusted extension of the executives they support.

HOW YOU WILL DRIVE IMPACT

Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams)

Enable the Chief Product Officer and Chief Technology Officer to operate at their highest level by managing priorities, optimizing schedules, and creating operational leverage.

Build strong partnerships across leadership teams, acting as a trusted point of coordination between executives, their teams, and key stakeholders.

Foster alignment and collaboration by ensuring meetings, communications, and follow-up actions are executed efficiently and effectively.

Partner with the Senior Executive Assistant to support leadership events, executive visits, and key organizational initiatives.

Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)

Help leaders stay focused on delivering innovative products, technology solutions, and exceptional fan experiences by minimizing administrative friction.

Ensure seamless coordination of executive activities that support critical business priorities and customer-facing initiatives.

Represent Fanatics with professionalism and excellence when interacting with internal and external stakeholders, partners, and guests.

Support leadership efforts that ultimately enhance the experience of fans and customers worldwide.

Innovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit)

Anticipate challenges before they arise and proactively identify solutions that improve executive effectiveness and team productivity.

Continuously seek opportunities to streamline processes, improve communication flows, and increase organizational efficiency.

Leverage technology and digital tools to automate administrative processes and enhance day-to-day operations.

Adapt quickly to changing priorities and support leaders in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)

Manage complex calendars, travel arrangements, and meeting logistics with precision and attention to detail.

Coordinate cross-functional meetings across multiple time zones while ensuring executives are prepared with the information and materials needed for success.

Track key deadlines, deliverables, and business priorities while handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Support leadership offsites, town halls, onboarding activities, office operations, and executive office effectiveness.

AI & DIGITAL CAPABILTY

We are building a future-ready organization. This role is expected to:

Apply technology and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, organization, and productivity

Utilize digital collaboration tools to enhance communication and coordination across teams

Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working

Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify and optimize administrative processes

Capabilities & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING

5+ years of experience in an Executive Assistant or senior administrative support role, ideally supporting multiple executives within a fast-paced and complex organization.

Experience supporting senior leaders within Technology, Product, or related functions is preferred.

Proven ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Expertise in complex calendar management, travel coordination, and executive scheduling. Proactive, resourceful, and always thinking several steps ahead.

Calm under pressure and adaptable to shifting priorities and business needs.

Highly dependable with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Collaborative team player who communicates effectively and builds trusted relationships across the organization.

Embraces a “no task is too small” mentality and is motivated by helping others succeed.

Exceptional organizational, project management, and prioritization skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with executives and stakeholders at all levels.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, collaboration tools, and modern workplace technologies.

Experience supporting virtual meetings and webinars; Zoom Webinar experience is a plus.

Strong judgment, discretion, and ability to manage confidential information.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK & WHAT’S REQUIRED

Based in our San Mateo, CA office (transitioning to Redwood City in late Summer), with an expectation of five days per week in the office.

Ability to travel up to 15% as needed.

Flexibility to support occasional extended hours and time-sensitive executive needs.

The salary for this position is between $100,000 and $140,000 , in compliance with California salary transparency requirements. This range reflects the expected compensation based on qualifications and experience.

At Fanatics, we operate with a BOLD mindset - We Build Championship Teams, we’re Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.

Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world - including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do:

Build Championship Teams

Obsessed with Fans

Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit

Determined and Relentless Mindset

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.