Director, Government Affairs

🕒 September 23

🗽 New York – Remote

🗽 New York – Remote

💵 $150k - $175k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

👔 Director

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🎮 Gaming

⚽ Sports

Gaming • Sports

PrizePicks is an innovative platform that offers a dynamic and interactive way to engage in daily fantasy sports and esports. Users can make predictions on player performances across various sports, including NFL, NBA, MLB, CFB, and more, with the opportunity to win up to 1000x their entry fee. PrizePicks operates legally in 43 U. S. states, Washington D. C. , and Canada, providing a wide range of betting options, including Pick 'Em and Pick 'Em Arena, where users compete against each other for cash rewards. The company emphasizes user engagement with features such as recurring promos and the Streak game, which is free to play and allows participants to earn by building daily win streaks. PrizePicks ensures secure transactions and fast payouts, enhancing user experience and satisfaction in the sphere of real money sports betting.

📋 Description

• Serve as PrizePicks’ public representative with state legislators, regulators, governors, and attorneys general • Build coalitions and relationships with third-party stakeholders, peers, competitors, casino operators, tribal gaming communities, and others • Lead legislative and regulatory strategy development and engagement across assigned jurisdictions • Keep internal company stakeholders informed on progress toward company goals • Collaborate with communications, legal, product, and marketing teams to tell the PrizePicks story and support the user community • Manage external firms and lobbyists to maximize impact and efficiency • Attend frequent stakeholder meetings, political organization conferences, and industry and relationship-building events • Report to the VP of Public Affairs

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in policy, government, and/or campaign roles • Strong grasp of politics, media and comms, the legislative process, and familiarity with tech, consumer apps, and gaming issues • Ability to distill complex competitive and policy dynamics into short, high impact, politically attuned messaging for internal and external audiences • Ability to quickly forge connections and build relationships, both internal and external • Aptitude for finding creative ways to secure wins in rapidly changing environments across multiple jurisdictions • Ability to pass key personnel submissions and background checks as part of gaming licenses • Competitive mindset and passion for making sure consumers have access to innovative new options • Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable

🏖️ Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans • 401(k) plan with company match • Annual bonus • Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!) • Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits • Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked • Company-wide in-person events and team outings • Lifestyle enhancement program • Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options) • Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development

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