Not all it's cracked up to be - Social Media Specialist Fanatics Employee Review

2.0
17 Jul 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

This company is constantly expanding and acquiring new business every month. There are rooms to grow outside of my department which is encouraging if that's a direction you want to go. This position finally became remote. If you're looking to do customer service it's not that bad of a role.

Cons

This job was not social media based at all. It's basically customer service and we were lied to about that when we signed on. There is no growth in this position. Your only growth is to a Team Lead or a supervisor but those supervisors are older and aren't going anywhere anytime soon. They also haven't opened up TL for a year. Your only growth is switching departments. Every couple of months they fill our ears with talk of growth and actually doing marketing and it never happens. A bunch of beating around the bush and deflecting. Took tooth and nail to get this company to send us remote. There are no raises or incentive based bonuses. Our team constantly exceeds our goals but it's just a 50 cent fixed raise every 6 months with no incentive to work hard. Super mundane and boring job for someone young. More than half of our team has quit or been fired since I've came on and I am constantly looking for other jobs.

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5.0
30 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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