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Full-Time

Director – Offline Media

TV, Ooh, Radio

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Underdog Fantasy

Underdog Fantasy

201-500 employees

Fantasy sports gaming platform for team building

Gaming

Compensation Overview

$140k - $200kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
General Marketing
PR & Communications
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Marketing
Requirements
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience leading media planning & execution
  • Marketing experience working on high growth B2C digital only product is strongly preferred i.e online gaming, streaming, e-commerce.
  • At least 3 years of management experience preferred.
  • Expert in media but able to simplify and communicate complexity to broader audiences.
  • Passionate on optimizing and testing creative to drive users at all funnel stages.
  • This position may require sports betting licensure based on certain state regulations.
Responsibilities
  • Lead Underdog’s Offline media strategy to drive growth against key Fantasy and Sportsbook business objectives.
  • Plan and deploy the offline marketing budget, ensuring our mix of spend across channels and states is aligned with our overall strategy.
  • Drive understanding of how our media investment drives our revenue growth and broader impacts through alignment and leadership within our attribution and media mix modelling program.
  • Create strong relationships with third party agencies and platforms ensuring we maximize insights and knowledge to help us create best in class campaigns.

Underdog Fantasy is a fantasy sports gaming platform where users can build their own fantasy sports teams and compete against other players. The platform allows users to customize their teams and strategies, offering a more personalized experience compared to traditional fantasy sports. Users can earn rewards based on their performance, which adds an extra incentive to compete. What sets Underdog Fantasy apart from its competitors is its focus on user customization and engagement, making the gaming experience more enjoyable and tailored to individual preferences.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$123.4M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

20%

1 year growth

105%

2 year growth

199%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic hires from industry leaders like PrizePicks and DraftKings bring valuable expertise and could drive significant growth.
  • Partnerships with organizations like the United Football League and the launch of the Underdog Sportsbook in North Carolina expand market reach and diversify revenue streams.
  • The introduction of peer-to-peer pick'em games in Florida showcases adaptability and potential for increased user engagement.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of fantasy sports and sports betting is intense, requiring continuous innovation to maintain market position.
  • Regulatory challenges, as seen in Florida, could limit market expansion and necessitate costly adaptations.

What makes Underdog Fantasy unique

  • Underdog Fantasy's unique approach allows users to create and customize their own teams, offering a more personalized gaming experience compared to traditional fantasy sports platforms.
  • The platform's integration of a Tinder-style gamification feature for player props adds an innovative twist that sets it apart from competitors.
  • Underdog's investment in responsible gaming technology like idPair demonstrates a commitment to user safety and regulatory compliance, enhancing its reputation in the market.