Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Boston, MA, USA
Hybrid
Junior
Digital Media • Gaming • Information Technology • Software • Sports • Esports • Big Data Analytics
The Crown Is Yours
The Role
Manage campus recruiting programs by building university partnerships, sourcing and engaging student talent, coordinating events and interviews, guiding candidates through hiring and onboarding, and supporting hiring managers to deliver a strong candidate experience.
Summary Generated by Built In
At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It's transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We're not waiting for the future to arrive. We're shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together.
The Crown Is Yours
As a Campus Recruiter, you'll build meaningful relationships and create exceptional experiences for interns and co-op students throughout their candidate journey. You'll play a key role on the Campus Recruiting team, developing and maintaining partnerships with faculty, students, and career centers at target schools while helping to strengthen our campus presence. Working closely with hiring managers, you'll identify and attract top emerging talent, guide candidates through the interview process, and help deliver a seamless hiring and onboarding experience.
What You'll Do
  • Build and manage relationships with key university partners, including career centers, faculty, and student organizations.
  • Drive campus recruiting efforts by sourcing and engaging top student talent while maintaining strong candidate pipelines.
  • Identify top talent and manage candidates through interview process to offer acceptance and start.
  • Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience by providing timely communication, feedback, and support throughout every stage of the interview process.
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute both on-campus and virtual recruiting events, including career fairs, information sessions, and networking opportunities.
  • Partner with hiring managers and interview teams to support campus presentations, facilitate interviews, and assist with candidate evaluations and hiring decisions.
  • Travel to universities and recruiting events as needed during peak recruiting seasons.

What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • At least 2 years of experience in campus recruiting or talent acquisition, ideally in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Proven ability to source, engage, and attract top campus talent.
  • Strong candidate relationship management and influencing skills, with a track record of successfully closing candidates in competitive hiring markets.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate challenges with creativity and resourcefulness.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • Collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic environment and brings a positive, proactive attitude to their work.

Join Our Team
We're a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don't worry, we'll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.
If this job posting does not include compensation information, this is due to a technical error that our team is working to resolve! We will repost this position with compensation information as soon as it is resolved. 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.

Skills Required

  • At least 2 years of experience in campus recruiting or talent acquisition, ideally in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Proven ability to source, engage, and attract top campus talent
  • Strong candidate relationship management and influencing skills with a track record of closing candidates
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to navigate challenges creatively
  • Collaborative team player with a positive, proactive attitude
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Ability and willingness to travel to universities and recruiting events during peak seasons
  • May be required to obtain a state gaming license as condition of employment

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What are DraftKings's perks and benefits like?

DraftKings offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with mental health resources, wellness programs, and flexible paid time off. Employees also receive family support benefits, including 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all global team members, as well as fertility, adoption, and childcare support. 

Financial benefits include a 401(k) with company match, equity opportunities, and professional development support. 

In addition, DraftKings provides workplace perks such as free meals and snacks, commuter benefits, and a collaborative, fast-paced culture with hybrid or remote flexibility depending on the role.

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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
6,400 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

It's simple, at DraftKings, we believe life is more fun when you're in on the action. For that reason, we’re committed to responsibly creating the world’s favorite games and betting experiences. We’re developing the most innovative and entertaining real money products and offers; to forever transform how people experience sports; to be a fully vertically integrated sports betting operator. It's our ultimate goal to build the best, most trusted, and most customer-centric destination for our players. We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.

Why Work With Us

Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers. Ready to own what’s next?

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