PrizePicks is the fastest-growing sports company in North America according to the 2023 Inc. 5000 rankings, two years running, and the largest independent skill-based fantasy sports operator in the country.

Director of Government Affairs

DirectorDirectorFull TimeRemoteTeam 201-500H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

Texas

Posted

23 days ago

Salary

$150K - $220K / year

5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Public Representative: As the face of PrizePicks, you’ll make sure state legislators, regulators, governors, and attorneys general in your jurisdictions understand and are champions for our customers and business. • Coalition & Relationship Building: You will convert allies into champions, undecideds into friends, and find ways to work with those who don’t see eye to eye while you engage with 3rd party stakeholders, peers, and competitors across the broader gaming ecosystem, including but not limited to casino operators, tribal gaming communities, and others. • Legislative and Regulatory Strategy: You will lead our legislative and regulatory strategy development and engagement in your jurisdictions and keep internal company stakeholders informed on progress toward company goals. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with comms, legal, product, and marketing teams to tell the PrizePicks story and support our user community. • Management & Execution: Manage a roster of external firms and lobbyists, ensuring every resource is used for maximum impact and efficiency.

Job Requirements

5+ years of experience in policy, government, and/or campaign roles with a strong grasp of politics, media and comms, the legislative process, and familiarity with tech, consumer apps, and gaming issues.
Strong Communication: The ability to distill complex competitive and policy dynamics into short, high-impact, politically attuned messaging for both internal and external audiences.
Exceptional Interpersonal Skills: The ability to quickly forge connections and build relationships, both internal and external.
Strategic Thinking at Pace and Scale: An aptitude for finding creative ways to secure wins in rapidly changing environments across multiple jurisdictions.
Growth Mindset: A conviction that there’s always a way through and the persistence to keep adapting until you find the right solution.
Integrity: Ability to pass key personnel submissions and background checks as part of gaming licenses.

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