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 450 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?
We’re looking for a strategic, creative, sports-obsessed and hands-on Director of Community Management & Social Media to lead our efforts across three critical lanes: Social Content, Live Game-Time Activation, and Community Growth & Engagement. You’ll drive how PrizePicks shows up across social platforms, in fan conversations, and during the most important moments in sports.
You’ll lead a nimble team responsible for social storytelling, content creation, community engagement, and the kind of bold, viral moments that make PrizePicks impossible to ignore. From NFL primetime to NBA tip-off, you’ll bring our brand to life at the speed of sports—activating cultural conversations, fueling gameplay, and connecting fans through our platform to make PrizePicks the most exciting and talked-about brand in sports gaming.
What you’ll do:Social Content & Storytelling- Own the vision and execution of platform-native content across Instagram, X, TikTok, Discord, and other existing and emerging platforms
- Build a repeatable, editorialized content system—balancing evergreen storytelling, product features, cultural sports narratives, and user highlights
- Collaborate with Creative & agency partners to concept and produce content series, campaign extensions, social-first explainers, partner activations, and behind-the-scenes moments
- Prioritize quality and craft, with a sharp eye for what’s thumb-stopping, informative, and emotionally resonant
- Manage the content calendar and coordinate across teams to support key marketing and promotional initiatives
- Be the play-caller during live sport actions, from NFL Sundays to NBA primetime, to every day sports moments—leading real-time social output across X, Instagram, Discord, TikTok and more
- Build a system for live game coverage—anticipating player narratives, prepping templates, and coordinating team shifts for peak hours
- Create timely, high-impact content that feels fast and on-brand—whether it’s celebrating user wins, reacting to player performances, or amplifying product moments
- Partner with Product and LiveOps to spotlight in-app moments and sports/athlete milestones in an ownable and unique fashion
- Establish escalation protocols and decision trees to ensure quick but thoughtful coverage during high-stakes windows
- Build a thriving fan community across Discord, Instagram, X, and beyond
- Develop community initiatives that reward loyalty, spark conversation, and create connection between users and the brand
- Moderate, engage, and respond with clarity, wit, and a brand-safe voice—ensuring every interaction builds trust and fandom
- Partner with CRM, Support, CI and Product teams to close feedback loops and make sure users feel heard. Develop social intelligence reporting to organizationally elevate the voice of the customer and drive actionable insights to influencer impact organizationally wide.
- Explore and activate opportunities for superfans, community ambassadors, or UGC programs to elevate real voices
- 8–10+ years of experience leading social media, content, or community teams—preferably in sports, gaming, media, or culturally driven consumer brands
- Deep fluency in NFL and NBA—including league narratives, player storylines, game schedules, and fan culture
- Comfortable leading during live events, managing real-time publishing, and reacting with speed and accuracy
- Editorial thinker with strong instincts around visual storytelling, content formats, and tone of voice
- Experienced people leader who can inspire a team and roll up your sleeves when needed
- Familiar with Discord, social analytics, scheduling tools, and modern production workflows
- Passionate about creating content that fans care about and building brand equity that lasts
- This is a hybrid position based at our PrizePicks headquarters in Atlanta, GA. #LI-Hybrid
In addition to your great compensation package, full-time employees will be eligible for the following perks:
- 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
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.
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What We Do
PrizePicks is the fastest-growing sports company in North America according to the 2022 Inc. 5000 rankings and the largest independent skill-based fantasy sports operator in North America. PrizePicks was also awarded a Best Places to work certification in 2025. The company was recognized as the Fantasy Sports Business of the Year Award by the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association and as the Fantasy/DFS Operator of the Year by EGR North America. PrizePicks is the most fun, fast and simple version of daily fantasy sports, covering a wide variety of sports leagues from the NFL and NBA to esports titles League of Legends & Counter-Strike. Founded and headquartered in Atlanta, GA, the PrizePicks workforce has grown to over 150 in the past year, with the company recently being recognized as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal Constitution. https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7085841
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A great place to work has a team-first mindset that fosters trust, open communication, and a willingness to adapt. It moves quickly with purpose, operates at peak performance, and encourages creativity. Employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to succeed in a positive and inclusive work environment. We believe in people here at PrizePicks.
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