Director, Experiential Partnerships - Fanatics Events

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<div>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. </div>
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<p> </p></div><p><strong>About Fanatics Events</strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Fanatics Events creates large-scale consumer festivals and live experiences that bring fans, athletes, brands and partners together.</span> <span data-contrast="auto">Our flagship productions include Fanatics Fest, a multi-day fan festival combining sports, collectibles, athlete appearances, content, and immersive brand experiences; and WWE World, a multi-day consumer event produced in partnership with WWE.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">As we continue to scale our live events business, we are seeking an Experiential Partnerships Director to lead the development and execution of complex brand partnership programs across Fanatics Events.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>
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<p><strong>The Role</strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The Director of Experiential Partnerships is a senior individual contributor responsible for turning ambitious brand partnership ideas into exceptional, executable fan experiences.</span> <span data-contrast="auto">The role owns major partner programs from early-stage concept development through onsite execution, working across partnerships, creative and operational teams to shape solutions, support new business development, pressure-test feasibility and lead delivery once sold.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The ideal candidate has personally led complex experiential programs for brands at major tentpole events and combines strategic thinking with the operator judgment to anticipate challenges, mobilize teams and move programs from idea to execution.</span></p>
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<p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Shape & Sell the Solution</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support the development of pitch materials and partnership proposals, helping translate experiential concepts into clear, compelling client-facing recommendations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead and support partner pitches, bringing an experiential and operational point of view to new business conversations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Pressure-test concepts for feasibility, cost, timing, dependencies, and execution risk before commitments are made.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support management of the pipeline, including opportunity tracking, revenue forecasting, budgets, and financial projections.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Engage the appropriate internal teams early to ensure partnership solutions are both ambitious and executable.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Own the Program</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Own assigned partnerships from kickoff through onsite execution and post-event wrap.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Translate commercial commitments and creative concepts into clear work-streams, timelines, budgets, and decision points.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Drive execution across Creative, Operations, Production, Talent, Marketing, Media, Legal, Finance, agencies, and vendors.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="14" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain command of the overall program while holding functional experts accountable for their respective workstreams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Oversee Delivery</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Anticipate operational challenges and dependencies before they become critical issues.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Bring clear recommendations and solutions when navigating ambiguity or changing circumstances.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain financial discipline across assigned programs, identifying potential scope or budget exposure early.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="15" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">In collaboration with Operations, manage assigned partner programs onsite, making timely decisions and resolving issues in a fast-moving live environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Lead the Partner & Operation</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Serve as the primary day-to-day lead for assigned brand partners and their agencies.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Set clear expectations around scope, timelines, responsibilities, and decision-making.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Navigate evolving partner requests while protecting program feasibility, economics, and the overall fan experience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="16" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Build trusted relationships across partner organizations and effectively engage senior Fanatics leadership when appropriate.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">8–12 years of experience in experiential marketing, integrated brand experiences, live events, sponsorship activation, or related disciplines.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated experience personally leading complex experiential programs from concept development through onsite execution.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience delivering major tentpole events and programs for blue-chip brands.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experiential agency experience strongly preferred and will be prioritized</span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong event production fluency and an understanding of how creative concepts translate into operational and financial requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated ability to take ambiguous or incomplete information and turn it into a clear recommendation and actionable plan.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional teams, agencies, and vendors without direct reporting authority.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong client-facing communication skills, financial discipline and comfort operating independently in fast-moving environments.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="17" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Willingness to travel and work onsite during major event weeks, including weekends as needed.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong>What Success Looks Like</strong></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Partnership concepts add value to the fan experience, are operationally feasible, and appropriately scoped before going to market.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Partner programs move from concept through execution with clear ownership, strong financial discipline, and minimal late-stage surprises.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Programs are delivered on time, on budget and at the quality expected by Fanatics and its partners.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Partners and internal teams view you as a trusted leader who can turn ambitious ideas into exceptional live experiences.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240,"469777462":[2558],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<p> </p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>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 <a href="https://benefitsatfanatics.com/">https://benefitsatfanatics.com/</a></p></div><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$145,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$160,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p>By submitting your application, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff494b9931735466ce28d5b/t/69de53bde2c02c25e9c38758/1776178110037/Candidate+Privacy+Policy+April+2026.pdf" target="_blank">Candidate Privacy Policy.</a></p></div>