TCG Analyst

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.

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We are hiring a TCG Analyst to join our TCG + Pop Culture team at PSA. This role is the go-to expert on trading card games across PSA, covering Pokémon, One Piece, Magic: The Gathering, Disney Lorcana, Riftbound, and the next wave of new TCGs. You'll research new sets, promos, and variants so we grade them correctly, support our brand protection efforts, and turn deep hobby knowledge into content, training, and insights for teams across the company. The ideal candidate lives and breathes TCG, has real experience in the hobby or the industry, and is excited to help PSA stay the most trusted name in the space.

You'll report to the Sr. TCG Analyst and work onsite from our Santa Ana office.

Onsite Requirement: This role requires you to be onsite in the office 5 days per week.

What you'll do:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on TCG, tracking new set releases, promos, event and tournament cards, and product variants, and making sure they are set up correctly for grading
• Partner with Research, Grading, and Brand Protection to identify counterfeits, prototypes, errors, and alterations, and help define PSA's policies and label standards for complex or first-of-their-kind items
• Build and maintain relationships with TCG publishers and licensors (e.g. The Pokémon Company, Bandai, Ravensburger, Riot) to confirm product details and support partnerships
• Train and present to graders, authenticators, and internal teams on card identification, new releases, and market trends
• Monitor the TCG market and secondary sales, flagging trends, key card movers, and unusual or manipulated sales
• Produce recurring reporting, including the monthly TCG newsletter with submission and revenue trends, top sets, and hobby news
• Support Marketing, Social, and Content with card expertise for campaigns, videos, pedigree and collection stories, and event activations
• Represent PSA at TCG events and tournaments (e.g. Pokémon Worlds), and support high-value customers and dealers with complex submissions

Who you are:

• A true TCG expert with deep knowledge of Pokémon and at least one other major TCG (One Piece, Magic: The Gathering, Lorcana, Riftbound, Yu-Gi-Oh!, etc.), including vintage and modern sets, Japanese and English releases, and promos
• 3+ years of experience in the TCG space, such as grading, authentication, a card shop, dealing, organized play, content creation, or a publisher or marketplace
• Strong eye for detail, with experience spotting counterfeits, print variations, and errors
• Comfortable with data: able to pull insights from submission, sales, and population data in Excel/Sheets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, confident presenting to internal teams and working with external partners
• Highly organized self-starter who can juggle many requests across teams in a fast-moving environment
• Local to Santa Ana, CA, or willing to relocate, and able to work onsite
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent industry experience

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $60,000-$82,000. Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, experience, and skill set.

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

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

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