Head of Social

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New York City, NY, USA
Hybrid
171K-214K Annually
Expert/Leader
Gaming
FanDuel makes sports matter more to fans, by delivering the gaming experience they deserve.
The Role
The Head of Social Media will lead FanDuel's social strategy, manage a team, drive engagement, and connect social content to overall business goals.
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THE POSITION
Our roster has an opening with your name on it

FanDuel is looking for a Head of Social Media to lead our social strategy, content, and platform presence across all channels. This role will sit within the Marketing organization and own how FanDuel shows up in sports and culture, driving both brand relevance and measurable business impact.

This role will oversee a best-in-class content engine, define performance KPIs, and partner closely with teams across Brand, Acquisition, Retention, Product, Commercial and PR to connect social engagement to the full customer journey.

This is an opportunity to shape how millions of fans experience FanDuel every day while building a high-performing team and driving growth through social channels.

In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.


THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play

  • Set the strategy for how FanDuel shows up across all key social platforms.
  • Manage and develop a team of social media experts, channel owners, and content producers who oversee the execution of the social content strategy to build fandom, support FanDuel commercial and campaign initiatives , and elevate the FanDuel brand.
  • Establish a clear, distinctive voice that earns attention in sports and internet culture
  • Act as liaison and drive support across all channel and go-to-market leadership teams
  • Define and own a clear set of KPIs to measure growth, engagement, and business impact across social that supports broader marketing strategy
  • Lead an always-on content operation spanning real-time moments, tentpoles, and original programming
  • Drive customers to advocacy through engagement, leaning especially into community-based channels (e.g. Discord)
  • Partner with Customer Service center of excellence to evolve ways of working and optimize back-end tech stack
  • Push the boundaries of format: short-form video, live, creator-led content
  • Define success through both cultural relevance and business performance with a culture of speed, accountability, and experimentation
  • Ensure social amplifies key priorities across multiple business units and brands.

THE STATS
What we're looking for in our next teammate

  • 12+ years of experience in social media, digital content, or growth marketing
  • Proven track record building and leading high-performing social or content teams
  • Deep understanding of sports, fandom, and real-time content dynamics
  • Strong creative instincts paired with a data-driven mindset
  • Experience working cross-functionally to drive measurable business outcomes
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

 

ABOUT FANDUEL

FanDuel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada. FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering including: America’s #1 Sportsbook, FanDuel Sportsbook; its leading iGaming platform, FanDuel Casino; the industry’s unquestioned leader in horse racing and advance-deposit wagering, FanDuel Racing; and its daily fantasy sports product.  

In addition, FanDuel Group operates FanDuel TV, its broadly distributed linear cable television network and FanDuel TV+, its leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

The company is based in New York with US offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Jersey City, as well as global offices in Canada and Scotland. The company’s affiliates have offices worldwide, including in Ireland, Portugal, Romania, and Australia.

FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).


PLAYER BENEFITS
We treat our team right

We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits. We offer generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave), annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance), 401k with up to a 5% match, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and more - check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards. *Benefits differ across location, role, and level.

FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principles states, “We are One Team!”. As such, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included.

FanDuel is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please email [email protected].

The applicable salary range for this position is  $171,000 - $214,000 USD, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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Skills Required

  • 12+ years of experience in social media, digital content, or growth marketing
  • Proven track record building and leading high-performing social or content teams
  • Deep understanding of sports, fandom, and real-time content dynamics
  • Strong creative instincts paired with a data-driven mindset
  • Experience working cross-functionally to drive measurable business outcomes
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

Fanduel Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fanduel and has not been reviewed or approved by Fanduel.

  • Affordable Benefits Feedback suggests medical coverage includes options with $0 premiums and relatively low deductibles, reducing out-of-pocket costs. Company-paid or heavily subsidized plans extend to dependents and include HSA options for eligible employees.
  • Healthcare Strength Feedback suggests comprehensive health and dental coverage, strong mental health resources, and wellness programs are widely valued. Offerings include PPO/EPO/Kaiser choices with supportive services for preventive and ongoing care.
  • Parental & Family Support Feedback suggests family-building and caregiving supports are robust, including fertility benefits, adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, backup care, and generous parental leave. Resources such as priority childcare access and a family concierge are also provided.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
3,693 Employees
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier mobile gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across sports betting, iGaming, horse racing, advance-deposit wagering, daily fantasy sports. In addition, FanDuel Group operates FanDuel TV its broadly distributed linear cable television and leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers and 25 retail locations. The company is based in New York with offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta and Jersey City, as well as in Canada, Scotland, Ireland, Portugal, Romania and Australia. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, (NYSE: FLUT) the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands.

Why Work With Us

We are the #1 sports betting app in North America leveraging the intersection of consumer-facing tech with sports industry data to lead the US market. We offer a way to launch a career in online betting, learning from industry experts and backed by a top NYSE listed, global company. And, we have fun turning sports into experiences for fans!

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