Director - Fantasy and Daily Games Operations

November 1

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Yahoo

innovation • internet • technology • advertising • media

10,000+

💰 $4.8M Series B on 1995-11

Description

• Program, schedule, and monitor daily and weekly DFS contests across major American sports. • Set up game parameters including prize pools, contest sizes, salary budgets, and other in-game mechanics. • Collaborate with analytics and development teams to adjust player pricing, contest rules, and scoring systems. • Monitor user activity and game performance, adjusting contest offerings in real-time based on demand and player performance. • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all markets where DFS is offered. • Design and manage casual sports-related games and enhance overall user engagement. • Create and update sports-themed quizzes, pick’em challenges, prediction-based games, and other fan engagement tools. • Actively engage with the DFS community, gathering feedback and suggestions for future updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field. • 6+ years of experience managing or programming games, preferably in a fantasy sports or online gaming environment. • Strong understanding of fantasy sports, particularly the rules, player performance metrics, and scoring systems for major American sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL), global football, tennis, and PGA events. • Proficiency in game programming or content management platforms related to online games. • Strong data analysis skills with experience interpreting sports statistics and player data to ensure balanced game mechanics. • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple games and tasks simultaneously. • Understanding of relevant laws and regulations related to daily fantasy sports, particularly in the US market. • Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with various departments.

Benefits

• healthcare • 401K savings plan • company holidays • vacation • sick time • parental leave • employee assistance program

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