Social Media Coordinator - Gametime

Summary

PrizePicks is a leading Daily Fantasy Sports platform covering major professional and esports leagues. The Social Media Coordinator will create engaging content, manage player communities, respond to live sports moments, monitor trends, collaborate on growth initiatives, and analyze social media performance across major platforms.

Responsibilities

• Ideate, develop, and post share-worthy content that resonates with players and sparks conversations across branded profiles on Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with our members through daily community management on social platforms
• Respond to live sports moments in real-time with memes, commentary, and dynamic social media content during major sports like the NBA, NFL, and MLB
• Actively monitor social media trends, memes, and cultural conversations to ensure PrizePicks remains at the forefront of the fantasy sports industry
• Collaborate with the social media team and other departments to brainstorm new content strategies and growth initiatives that deepen community engagement
• Analyze the performance of social campaigns, giveaways, and content, providing actionable insights to stay sharp and improve engagement
• Maintain an 'always-on' approach to social media, constantly staying in tune with sports news, DFS industry, relevant influencers, and pop culture

Skills

• 3+ years of experience creating and engaging on social media for a consumer-facing brand or within the sports industry
• Passionate and well versed in the gaming world and all things daily fantasy sports
• Excellent knowledge of social media platforms, particularly X/Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok
• The understanding of the time requirements and schedule surrounding live sports (nights, weekends, and flexibility to work major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas)
• In-depth understanding of players, storylines, and narratives surrounding the NBA & NFL (bonus points for MLB and broad sports knowledge)
• Creativity in producing content around sports, with the ability to adapt to trending topics
• Strong written communication skills and a knack for storytelling
• Experience in the sports/entertainment social industry and familiarity with Sprout Social or similar tools for calendar management and social listening
• A creative eye for design and proficiency in tools like Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or Figma (editing videos + creative within platform apps is also important)
• A deep understanding of meme culture and the ability to connect with and relate to sports fandom
• We are open to qualified applicants from anywhere in the U.S. and are willing to consider remote candidates
• 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
• While we prefer candidates based in Atlanta

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 3+ years of experience creating and engaging on social media for a consumer-facing brand or within the sports industry
• Passionate and well versed in the gaming world and all things daily fantasy sports
• Excellent knowledge of social media platforms, particularly X/Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok
• The understanding of the time requirements and schedule surrounding live sports (nights, weekends, and flexibility to work major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas)
• In-depth understanding of players, storylines, and narratives surrounding the NBA & NFL (bonus points for MLB and broad sports knowledge)
• Creativity in producing content around sports, with the ability to adapt to trending topics
• Strong written communication skills and a knack for storytelling
• Experience in the sports/entertainment social industry and familiarity with Sprout Social or similar tools for calendar management and social listening
• A creative eye for design and proficiency in tools like Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or Figma (editing videos + creative within platform apps is also important)
• A deep understanding of meme culture and the ability to connect with and relate to sports fandom
• We are open to qualified applicants from anywhere in the U.S. and are willing to consider remote candidates
• 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

Nice to Haves

• While we prefer candidates based in Atlanta

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