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Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.
Our services span collectible trading cards, autographs, comic books, coins, video games, event tickets, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC, and Card Ladder.
Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana, California and offices in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Germany, the UK, and France.
As part of our interview process, we request that candidates have their cameras on during video interviews. This helps foster meaningful conversation and allows us to create an experience that closely resembles our standard working environment. Certain interview steps may take place by phone. For remote roles, and at our discretion, candidates may be asked to participate in an on-site interview as part of the final stages of the process.
We understand there may be occasional circumstances requiring accommodation and are happy to discuss them as needed. Your recruiter will be able to clarify expectations and answer any questions you have.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Collectors is looking for a Brand Editorial Manager, Trading Cards to help build and own a new digital editorial initiative focused on the trading card collecting space.
The most important thing you bring is deep expertise in trading cards, particularly sports cards. You understand what makes specific cards significant and can evaluate them across players, sets, products, eras, scarcity, and collector interest.
You’ll serve as the program’s subject-matter expert and day-to-day owner, partnering with PSA experts and cross-functional teams to research, evaluate, and translate your expertise into credible, engaging content for collectors.
Strong writing and editing skills are strongly preferred. Deep trading card expertise is essential.
Own a New Collecting Editorial Program
- Manage a new digital editorial program across sports cards, Pokémon, ONE PIECE, and future collecting categories.
- Own the publishing calendar and coverage around important releases, players, characters, sets, and collecting moments.
- Identify the subjects, categories, and stories that warrant new coverage or updates.
- Serve as the primary internal owner and subject-matter expert for the program.
- Help establish how the program evolves as its audience, coverage, and scope grow.
Bring Deep Card Expertise
- Apply your knowledge of sports cards to evaluate cards within the context of their broader collecting landscape.
- Assess factors such as set importance, card identity, scarcity, parallels, inserts, autographs, memorabilia, design, historical significance, player or character importance, and collector interest.
- Understand the nuances that differentiate seemingly similar cards and recognize what makes a card particularly significant.
- Move comfortably between vintage and modern cards, major releases and obscure parallels, and established icons and emerging players or categories.
- Bring a strong understanding of the hobby's history, terminology, products, releases, and collecting culture.
- Apply similar expertise to major TCG categories, particularly Pokémon and ONE PIECE, as the program expands.
Research and Evaluate
- Conduct detailed research into sets, checklists, parallels, print runs, release histories, player and character catalogs, and other relevant attributes.
- Evaluate both widely known cards and obscure cards with limited public information.
- Stay closely informed on new releases, product announcements, collecting trends, and other developments across the card collecting space.
- Identify incorrect, incomplete, or conflicting information and determine the most reliable source or interpretation.
- Know when additional research or specialist input is required before reaching a conclusion.
Build Credible, Collector-Friendly Content
- Translate complex collecting knowledge into clear, accessible content that is useful to both experienced collectors and people newer to the hobby.
- Develop the written and supporting content needed to explain decisions, evaluations, and other program outputs.
- Establish clear and defensible frameworks for how cards and collecting topics are evaluated.
- Review and edit content from internal experts or contributors to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
- Maintain a high bar for factual accuracy and credibility.
Manage Stakeholders and Publishing
- Lead editorial reviews with PSA experts and internal stakeholders.
- Gather input, reconcile conflicting opinions, and move decisions forward.
- Coordinate with Product, Product Marketing, Social, Communications, Marketplace, and other teams as needed.
- Own the publishing workflow from research through final review and publication.
- Maintain accuracy across live content and manage necessary updates or corrections.
Measure and Improve
- Track readership, engagement, content performance, and collector feedback.
- Report on what is working, where audience interest is growing, and where the program should expand.
- Use performance data to improve the editorial product while maintaining independent editorial judgment.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen coverage, improve the reader experience, and make the program more valuable to collectors.
WHO YOU ARE
- Exceptional knowledge of the trading card collecting space, with particular strength in sports cards and major TCGs such as Pokémon and ONE PIECE.
- A deep understanding of sets, products, parallels, inserts, rarity structures, rookie cards, autographs, memorabilia cards, and the factors collectors use to establish significance and hierarchy.
- Strong instincts for why certain cards matter within a player's, character's, set's, or franchise's broader catalog.
- The ability to move comfortably between modern and vintage cards, major releases and obscure parallels, and sports and TCG collecting.
- Strong research skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Sound editorial judgment and the ability to make informed decisions when there is no simple quantitative answer.
- Ability to manage input and debate from highly knowledgeable stakeholders.
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
- Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-scaling environments.
- Writing, editing, or publishing experience is strongly preferred but not required.
- Professional experience within the collectibles industry is a plus, but significant demonstrated expertise as a collector is equally relevant.
SALARY RANGE
The salary range for this position is $110,891 - $180,035. Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, experience, and skill set. This role may be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation, please ask your recruiter for details.
REASONS TO JOIN US
- Health Insurance: All full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Additional Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for fertility, commuter, and educational assistance benefits
- 401(K) Matching Plan: We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals
- Vacation: All salaried employees are eligible for flexible time-off
- Holiday Pay: All regular, full-time employees are eligible for ten company paid holidays
- Employee Discounts: Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions
- Flexible Hours: Many of our teams offer flexible schedules with varying shifts and will work with you to accommodate your needs
- Fun Working Environment: Our team members are invited to participate in celebrations, holiday events, and team building activities
Collectors uses e-Verify to validate your ability to work legally in the United States.
We are aware that there are instances where individuals are receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from Collectors or one of our business units. This type of fraud can be carried out through false websites, through fake e-mails claiming to be from the company or through social media. We never ask for personal information such as your bank account, Social Security numbers or National IDs, nor do we send or request payments for the purchase of business-related equipment. If you suspect fraud, please reach out to interviewfraud@collectors.com.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We believe that a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills will better service the diverse community of collectors we support.
If you require an accommodation to apply or interview with us due to a disability or special need, please email interviewaccommodation@collectors.com.
U.S. residents: for disclosures relating to personal information we collect during the employment application and recruitment process, please see our Privacy Notice for U.S. Applicants.
INTRODUCTION
Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.
Our services span collectible trading cards, autographs, comic books, coins, video games, event tickets, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC, and Card Ladder.
Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana, California and offices in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Germany, the UK, and France.
As part of our interview process, we request that candidates have their cameras on during video interviews. This helps foster meaningful conversation and allows us to create an experience that closely resembles our standard working environment. Certain interview steps may take place by phone. For remote roles, and at our discretion, candidates may be asked to participate in an on-site interview as part of the final stages of the process.
We understand there may be occasional circumstances requiring accommodation and are happy to discuss them as needed. Your recruiter will be able to clarify expectations and answer any questions you have.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Collectors is looking for a Brand Editorial Manager, Trading Cards to help build and own a new digital editorial initiative focused on the trading card collecting space.
The most important thing you bring is deep expertise in trading cards, particularly sports cards. You understand what makes specific cards significant and can evaluate them across players, sets, products, eras, scarcity, and collector interest.
You’ll serve as the program’s subject-matter expert and day-to-day owner, partnering with PSA experts and cross-functional teams to research, evaluate, and translate your expertise into credible, engaging content for collectors.
Strong writing and editing skills are strongly preferred. Deep trading card expertise is essential.
Own a New Collecting Editorial Program
- Manage a new digital editorial program across sports cards, Pokémon, ONE PIECE, and future collecting categories.
- Own the publishing calendar and coverage around important releases, players, characters, sets, and collecting moments.
- Identify the subjects, categories, and stories that warrant new coverage or updates.
- Serve as the primary internal owner and subject-matter expert for the program.
- Help establish how the program evolves as its audience, coverage, and scope grow.
Bring Deep Card Expertise
- Apply your knowledge of sports cards to evaluate cards within the context of their broader collecting landscape.
- Assess factors such as set importance, card identity, scarcity, parallels, inserts, autographs, memorabilia, design, historical significance, player or character importance, and collector interest.
- Understand the nuances that differentiate seemingly similar cards and recognize what makes a card particularly significant.
- Move comfortably between vintage and modern cards, major releases and obscure parallels, and established icons and emerging players or categories.
- Bring a strong understanding of the hobby's history, terminology, products, releases, and collecting culture.
- Apply similar expertise to major TCG categories, particularly Pokémon and ONE PIECE, as the program expands.
Research and Evaluate
- Conduct detailed research into sets, checklists, parallels, print runs, release histories, player and character catalogs, and other relevant attributes.
- Evaluate both widely known cards and obscure cards with limited public information.
- Stay closely informed on new releases, product announcements, collecting trends, and other developments across the card collecting space.
- Identify incorrect, incomplete, or conflicting information and determine the most reliable source or interpretation.
- Know when additional research or specialist input is required before reaching a conclusion.
Build Credible, Collector-Friendly Content
- Translate complex collecting knowledge into clear, accessible content that is useful to both experienced collectors and people newer to the hobby.
- Develop the written and supporting content needed to explain decisions, evaluations, and other program outputs.
- Establish clear and defensible frameworks for how cards and collecting topics are evaluated.
- Review and edit content from internal experts or contributors to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
- Maintain a high bar for factual accuracy and credibility.
Manage Stakeholders and Publishing
- Lead editorial reviews with PSA experts and internal stakeholders.
- Gather input, reconcile conflicting opinions, and move decisions forward.
- Coordinate with Product, Product Marketing, Social, Communications, Marketplace, and other teams as needed.
- Own the publishing workflow from research through final review and publication.
- Maintain accuracy across live content and manage necessary updates or corrections.
Measure and Improve
- Track readership, engagement, content performance, and collector feedback.
- Report on what is working, where audience interest is growing, and where the program should expand.
- Use performance data to improve the editorial product while maintaining independent editorial judgment.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen coverage, improve the reader experience, and make the program more valuable to collectors.
WHO YOU ARE
- Exceptional knowledge of the trading card collecting space, with particular strength in sports cards and major TCGs such as Pokémon and ONE PIECE.
- A deep understanding of sets, products, parallels, inserts, rarity structures, rookie cards, autographs, memorabilia cards, and the factors collectors use to establish significance and hierarchy.
- Strong instincts for why certain cards matter within a player's, character's, set's, or franchise's broader catalog.
- The ability to move comfortably between modern and vintage cards, major releases and obscure parallels, and sports and TCG collecting.
- Strong research skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Sound editorial judgment and the ability to make informed decisions when there is no simple quantitative answer.
- Ability to manage input and debate from highly knowledgeable stakeholders.
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
- Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-scaling environments.
- Writing, editing, or publishing experience is strongly preferred but not required.
- Professional experience within the collectibles industry is a plus, but significant demonstrated expertise as a collector is equally relevant.
SALARY RANGE
The salary range for this position is $110,891 - $180,035. Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, experience, and skill set. This role may be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation, please ask your recruiter for details.
REASONS TO JOIN US
- Health Insurance: All full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Additional Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for fertility, commuter, and educational assistance benefits
- 401(K) Matching Plan: We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals
- Vacation: All salaried employees are eligible for flexible time-off
- Holiday Pay: All regular, full-time employees are eligible for ten company paid holidays
- Employee Discounts: Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions
- Flexible Hours: Many of our teams offer flexible schedules with varying shifts and will work with you to accommodate your needs
- Fun Working Environment: Our team members are invited to participate in celebrations, holiday events, and team building activities
Collectors uses e-Verify to validate your ability to work legally in the United States.
We are aware that there are instances where individuals are receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from Collectors or one of our business units. This type of fraud can be carried out through false websites, through fake e-mails claiming to be from the company or through social media. We never ask for personal information such as your bank account, Social Security numbers or National IDs, nor do we send or request payments for the purchase of business-related equipment. If you suspect fraud, please reach out to interviewfraud@collectors.com.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We believe that a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills will better service the diverse community of collectors we support.
If you require an accommodation to apply or interview with us due to a disability or special need, please email interviewaccommodation@collectors.com.
U.S. residents: for disclosures relating to personal information we collect during the employment application and recruitment process, please see our Privacy Notice for U.S. Applicants.
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Which companies in California sponsor visas for brand managers?
Large consumer tech and entertainment companies are among the most active sponsors for brand manager roles in California. Apple, Google, Meta, Disney, Nike's West Coast offices, and Levi Strauss have all filed Labor Condition Applications for brand and marketing positions. CPG companies and large e-commerce players with California headquarters also appear regularly in Department of Labor disclosure data for sponsored marketing roles.
Which visa types are most common for brand manager roles in California?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa category for brand managers in California, as the role typically requires a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field, meeting the specialty occupation standard. Australian citizens may qualify for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and is processed faster. Candidates with extraordinary recognition in brand strategy may explore the O-1A, though it sets a high evidentiary bar.
Which cities in California have the most brand manager sponsorship jobs?
Los Angeles concentrates the most brand manager sponsorship opportunities, given its density of entertainment studios, fashion companies, and consumer brands. San Francisco and the broader Bay Area follow closely, driven by tech companies that employ brand managers across product and growth functions. San Jose and Culver City also have notable clusters, particularly for tech-adjacent and streaming-focused brand roles.
How to find brand manager visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to find brand manager roles in California where employers are open to sponsoring. Rather than sorting through thousands of general postings, you can narrow results to California-based brand and marketing positions at companies with a documented history of sponsorship, saving significant time during your search.
Are there any California-specific factors brand managers should know about visa sponsorship?
California's Department of Industrial Relations sets prevailing wage benchmarks that employers must meet when filing a Labor Condition Application for sponsored roles, and wages in major metros like San Francisco and Los Angeles tend to be set at higher prevailing wage levels than national averages. University programs at UCLA, USC, and UC Berkeley also feed talent pipelines into California brand teams, meaning competition for sponsored roles at top employers can be significant.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored brand manager jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.