Full-Time

Digital Media Manager

Posted on 11/15/2024

FanDuel

FanDuel

1,001-5,000 employees

Fantasy sports platform for cash prizes

Entertainment
Gaming

Compensation Overview

CA$93k - CA$116kAnnually

+ Cash Bonuses + Stock Program Participation

Senior

Toronto, ON, Canada

Hybrid position.

Category
General Marketing
Growth Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in media planning and strategy across traditional media
  • Bachelor's degree with strong academic record and/or proven relevant experience in a performance marketing role at either an agency or on the operator side
  • Meaningful experience working with performance marketing and media metrics (CPC, CPI, CPA, ROAS & LTV) and understanding of the utilization and relationship between them
  • Analytically driven with strong understanding of underlying data and methodologies used to inform decision making and drive performance management
  • Strong understanding of paid social media channels
  • Strong management skills and experience working with and developing media plans
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment, requiring the management & maintain of multiple projects at any given time.
  • Demonstrated experience in merging business performance data with 3rd party research and media planning information
  • Experience negotiating favorable rates and deal structures with advertising partners
  • Strong understanding of marketing testing and reporting methodologies
  • Ability to succinctly communicate both verbally and in writing, and provide clear direction on projects
  • Ability to interface with a wide range of internal teams and ability to build strong relationships internally and externally
  • Ability to work within a fast paced environment with tight deadlines and moving targets
  • Meticulous attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, project management skills, and ability to multi-task and prioritize
  • Knowledge or understanding of the business and culture of sports and gaming preferred
  • Experience working across multiple businesses within a larger corporate structure is preferred
Responsibilities
  • Lead the digital media buying and campaign planning process across paid social, display, digital audio and emerging channels for Sportsbook
  • Work closely with the commercial Sportsbook team to drive business KPIs and priorities through digital media planning and execution
  • Work with brand insights team to plan testing roadmaps for media channels to get an understanding of channel effectiveness on brand metrics such as TOMA and recall
  • Own and build strong relationships with third party vendors. Be the main point of contact with vendors and work closely with them to evaluate media opportunities and optimize channels that will achieve FanDuel’s business and marketing objectives
  • Work directly with vendors and channel managers to continue to maximize media efficiency and value to drive performance improvement and innovation across partners
  • Lead on briefing partners & agencies on campaign plans surrounding key Sports events & seasons and work closely with them to plan media that will meet the objectives of the brief
  • Own media forecasting and on-going budget management and channel mix optimization for digital
  • Lead on negotiations between media partners and agencies for digital media packages and opportunities
  • Contribute to final reporting analysis of campaigns alongside other internal teams, ensuring outputs are accurate and tie back to stated objectives
  • Assist team in development of strategic media framework for annual/quarterly/monthly/weekly/daily plans across our various campaigns
  • Continually explore channels outside of current media mix and drive media innovation

FanDuel operates a fantasy sports platform where users can join daily and weekly contests to win cash prizes. Participants create fantasy teams by selecting real players from various sports, including football, basketball, and baseball. The performance of these teams is determined by the actual statistics of the players in real games. FanDuel generates revenue through entry fees for these contests and enhances the user experience with features like live scoring updates and player news. Unlike some competitors, FanDuel focuses on a wide range of sports and contests, primarily serving the U.S. market while expanding its offerings.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$424M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

27%

2 year growth

40%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FanDuel's expanding presence in new markets like North Carolina and Ontario offers significant growth opportunities.
  • The company's partnerships with sports teams and media channels can drive higher user engagement and brand loyalty.
  • Acquisitions like BeyondPlay can enhance FanDuel's technological capabilities, making it a more attractive platform for users.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in the online gaming and sports betting industry is intense, with major players like DraftKings and Bet365 posing significant threats.
  • Regulatory changes and legal challenges in different states and countries could impact FanDuel's operations and growth.

What makes FanDuel unique

  • FanDuel's strategic partnerships with major sports teams like the Carolina Panthers enhance its brand visibility and customer engagement, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The acquisition of BeyondPlay allows FanDuel to integrate innovative iGaming solutions, providing a more engaging user experience.
  • FanDuel's focus on regulatory compliance and strategic hires, such as the addition of E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, strengthens its position in the highly regulated online gaming market.

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