Director, Government Relations (Remote)

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 2500 athletes and celebrities and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2000 retail locations including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

The Role

As the Director of Government Relations at Fanatics you work closely with our leadership team to ensure we remain at the forefront of legislative trends and industry this role you will provide strategic insights advocate for our interests and drive initiatives that reflect Fanatics commitment to innovation consumer satisfaction and the evolving retail Director of Government Relations reports to the SVP Head of Fanatics Global Government Relations team.

What Youll Do:

• Forge and Maintain Strategic Relationships: Cultivate and sustain high-impact relationships with key government officialsincluding Governors State Attorneys General and key state and local level policymakersto advance Fanatics priorities.

• Provide Executive-Level Legislative Intelligence: Keep Fanatics leadership informed with timely in-depth analyses of current and proposed legislation affecting the retail sports sports betting and e-commerce sectors ensuring proactive and informed decision-making.

• Shape Policy and Drive Advocacy: Monitor the legislative and regulatory landscape assess potential business impacts and develop tailored forward-thinking strategies that position Fanatics for success.

• Craft Persuasive Policy Communications: Develop compelling policy documents including executive summaries position papers and advocacy briefs that clearly articulate Fanatics policy positions to key stakeholders.

• Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration: Manage external consultants engage internal stakeholders and oversee special projects that align with and advance Fanatics policy and business objectives.

• Advocate with Authority: Present Fanatics policy positions to government officials trade associations coalitions and industry stakeholders ensuring alignment between corporate priorities and broader legislative and market trends.

• Strengthen Industry Influence: Enhance partnerships with trade associations advocacy groups and community organizations reinforcing Fanatics role as a thought leader in the retail and sports ecosystem.

• Innovate and Push Boundaries: Develop and execute creative advocacy strategies that challenge the status quo and unlock new opportunities for Fanatics in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.

• Showcase Fanatics Impact: Organize immersive site visits retail events and media engagements for elected officials to deepen their understanding of Fanatics business model innovation and community contributions.

What Were Looking For:

• Policy Expertise & Thought Leadership: Deep understanding of public policy with the ability to distill complex regulatory issues into clear actionable insights.

• Extensive Experience in and understanding of the Legislative and Regulatory Process is required. 10 years of state legislative state executive government or state government affairs experience in Washington including meaningful experience including working across the aisle.

• Political Acumen & Agility: Highly adaptable with the ability to anticipate and respond to shifting political and regulatory landscapes.

• Political Campaign and Electoral Experience highly valued.

• Compelling Communicator: Exceptional writing presentation and interpersonal skills to effectively articulate Fanatics policy positions and influence diverse audiences.

• Master Negotiator & Influencer: Proven ability to navigate complex policy challenges persuade stakeholders and drive favorable outcomes.

• Strategic & Innovative Problem Solver: A visionary approach to advocacy with the ability to develop creative solutions that advance Fanatics objectives.

• Proven Leadership & Execution: Demonstrated success in leading teams and managing projects from strategy development through execution.

• Self-Starter with a Collaborative Mindset: Highly motivated able to work independently while fostering cross-functional collaboration to drive impact.

• Storytelling & Brand Amplification: Passion for shaping and elevating the corporate narrative through strategic communications.
• Unwavering Integrity & Professionalism: Commitment to the highest ethical standards confidentiality and professional excellence.

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 information about our benefits please visit Range

$180000 - $215000 USD

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