Director, Executive and Corporate Communications at PrizePicks

Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesFull-timeCorporate CommunicationsPosted about 2 months ago

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<div class="content-intro">At PrizePicks, we are the fastest-growing sports company in North America, as recognized by Inc. 5000. As the leading platform for Daily Fantasy Sports, we cover a diverse range of sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and Esports titles like League of Legends and Counter-Strike. Our team of over 550 employees thrives in an inclusive culture that values individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their level of sports fandom. Ready to reimagine the DFS industry together? </div>PrizePicks is seeking a Director of Executive & Corporate Communications to shape how our leadership team shows up in the world. You'll be the strategic partner for our senior executives — turning business strategy into compelling narratives, preparing leaders for high-stakes moments, and making sure the PrizePicks’ team is part of the conversation happening across sports gaming, daily fantasy, and prediction markets. <h1>What you’ll do:</h1> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Build our executives' thought-leadership platform from the ground up – identifying the moments where our leaders should have a point of view – including industry events.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Turn business strategy and product milestones into narratives – defining the two or three ideas each leader should be known for, and build a high-impact content plan around them.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Create compelling executive-authored owned content — LinkedIn posts, bylines, newsletters, digital assets and blog posts — writing in each leader's voice to reinforce the company’s strategy, culture and reputation.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Own PrizePicks’ corporate social channels, including LinkedIn and PrizePicks News on X, to develop a cadence of stories that drive engagement and enhance the company’s reputation.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Collaborate with other departments across PrizePicks, as well as members of the communications team, including policy & product, brand & growth and internal communications – to develop compelling corporate stories to increase our share of voice. </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Work closely with the CCO and the communications team to prepare executives for conferences, investor and partner organizations and industry events.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Keep a close eye on the competitive and regulatory landscape, and use those developments to sharpen what our leaders say.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Track what's actually landing — which posts, ideas, and formats build our thought leadership — and use it to sharpen the plan, not just produce more content.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ensure consistency of messaging across earned, owned, executive and corporate channels.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Establish communications processes, editorial planning, and governance that improve consistency, collaboration and execution.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a highly specialized, individual contributor role with no direct reports.</li> </ul> <h1>What you have:</h1> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">10+ years in communications, with meaningful experience in executive and corporate communications, especially counseling an executive leadership team.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience operating inside a regulated, high-growth industry — where the news cycle moves fast and the stakes are real.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A track record of turning business objectives into compelling narratives. </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across multiple executive formats. </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Sound judgment under pressure. You've drafted a statement on a tight deadline before and know the difference between fast and reckless.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong news judgment and a real interest in the categories PrizePicks competes in — you should already have opinions on how this industry is evolving.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The ability to operate as a senior individual contributor, setting strategy, influencing without authority and delivering personally where required.</li> </ul> Nice to Have <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Direct experience in sports gaming, daily fantasy sports, or prediction markets.</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience supporting an executive through a major public moment.</li> </ul> <h1>Where you’ll live:</h1> <ul> <li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This is a hybrid position based at our PrizePicks headquarters in Atlanta, GA. #LI-Hybrid</li> </ul> <h1>Working at PrizePicks:</h1> The typical salary range for this position is $135,000 to $165,000. At PrizePicks, we consider your role, level, and where you'll be working when determining our salary ranges. The compensation info you see on our job postings gives you an idea of the starting pay range for the position. Your actual pay within that range will depend on your specific work location, as well as your skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter will be happy to chat more about the specific pay range for your location and how we arrived at it during the hiring process.  This application period will remain open for 30 days. We’re committed to finding the best candidate, so this date may be adjusted, and any changes will be reflected in this posting. Date Posted:  8/20/26  <div class="content-conclusion"><h1>Benefits you’ll receive:</h1> In addition to your great compensation package, full-time employees will be eligible for the following perks:  <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">401(k) plan with company match</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Annual bonus</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!)</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Company-wide in-person events and team outings</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lifestyle enhancement program</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development</li> </ul> You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.  We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.  PrizePicks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.</div>

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