Great environment to learn and grow professionally - Anonymous employee Fanatics Employee Review

4.0
9 Mar 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

PEOPLE and CULTURE I worked with many intelligent and passionate people. There is never a dull moment when you combine sports and e-commerce. The fast-paced environment presents many opportunities to learn and exercise new skills. Many opportunities present themselves to peak performers with a high degree of emotional intelligence. Being proactive, working well with others, and over-delivering on expected results is key to succeeding. (If you have a tendency to feel entitled regardless of your contributions, this is not the place for you.) Transparency is important and good communication is emphasized. TIME-OFF and WORKING REMOTELY There is flexibility with individual schedules. As long as you're responsible for your output and results. You can usually work remotely when necessary, as long as you do not abuse the privilege. With the exception of certain times of the year (i.e. retail peak/holiday season), taking time off is never discouraged. Just make sure you are sensitive to possible conflicts and provide adequate notice in advance. (* Please note that I worked in the Marketing Department. Other areas of the business may have different requirements and expectations are always subject to change.) BENEFITS As you would expect from any established business...medical, vision, dental. 401k is also available and (at the time of this writing) company matching. Other benefits such as term-life, short term disability, etc. are available should you opt in for those. OTHER PERKS With major offices in San Francisco, Conshohocken (PA) and Jacksonville (FL), you may have the chance to travel occasionally. Each office has it's own culture, but in general, there are regular team-building outings and events across the organization. On Friday mornings in the Jacksonville office, bagels were always brought in from Panera.

Cons

A lot of significant change over the past few years. Integration of existing teams and corporate restructuring can be very challenging for anyone not open to constant change and making measurable contributions to improving operations and performance. CULTURE Varies from department to department. If this is important to you, use the interview process to get a feel for the culture of your specific department and its management. Due to the nature of the industry and the vertical, it can be easy to always be "plugged in". This is not an expectation so it's on you to maintain a good balance.

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5.0
30 Jun 2026
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Pros

Part of Fanatics Betting and Gaming -Work/Life Balance: managers really stress keeping good work/life balance. When I told mine that I had to work a couple extra hours to finish something before a sprint they told me to take another couple hours off during the next week or so. Also, half-day Fridays in the summer! -Remote work. -Smart, driven developers. -Good benefits package.

Cons

-A bit of a start-up nature causes some odd, sporadic development blockers. Not a big enough deal, but can be an annoyance.

5.0
26 Jun 2026
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Pros

This is specifically for Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG), as I can't speak on the other lines of business. - autonomous work with the freedom to really put your stamp on projects - minimal red tape, allowing you to execute and move swiftly - full remote culture, with the expectation to respect employee calendars - stability- the company is careful not to overhire and retain its employees - the people- despite being remote, I feel close to my team and work around people who really believe in the mission and products we provide

Cons

- Remote work is not for everyone. If you aren't letting management know what you are working on, it can sometimes slip through the cracks. - Full autonomy is a double edge sword. It's fantastic for those who feel like their work is often hindered by unnecessary red tape, but it can be a struggle for those who work better with a set structure and routine. - Technology has been improving and the commitment to leveraging AI tools is encouraging, but there is still a bit of manual work still that can lead to human error. - benefits and pay are fair here, but you have to dig a bit to fully utilize all the benefits we have.

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