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Full-Time

Game Operations Associate-Pre-Match

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 PrizePicks

PrizePicks

201-500 employees

Simplified daily fantasy sports platform

Consumer Software
Gaming

Junior, Mid

Atlanta, GA, USA

Category
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Excellent attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent time management, reliability, and ability to meet highly important deadlines
  • Extensive DFS knowledge and experience in the sports gaming, player prop and daily fantasy sports industries
  • Extensive understanding of college/major sports league players, teams, players, matchups and understanding of how said information impacts projections
  • Ability to analyze several streams of information concurrently and make thoughtful decisions in a highly timely-sensitive environment
  • Availability to work on nights & weekends (coinciding with sports schedule)
  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Office or similar software
  • Ability to learn new or updated software
Responsibilities
  • Post and maintain accurate pre-game and in-game player projections for all markets. This includes, but isn’t limited to; NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, CBB, and CFB.
  • Monitor player projections throughout the day and track any key information needed for projections
  • Manage risk and monitor projections accordingly utilizing modeling and quantitative analysis
  • Understand PrizePicks members' play patterns and adjust internal processes accordingly
  • Work with sport owners to implement strategies, best practices, and processes around key markets
  • Help set up standard operating procedures around PrizePicks game operations tasks
  • Ability to apply and adapt game operations skills for other sports that you could be responsible for.

PrizePicks provides a user-friendly daily fantasy sports platform, supporting a diverse array of sports from NFL and NBA to esports like League of Legends and Valorant. This company is an ideal workplace for those passionate about leveraging technology to enhance the fantasy sports experience, offering a dynamic environment where innovation in gaming and sports interaction is highly valued. Additionally, working here means being at the forefront of expanding digital entertainment options in the fantasy sports domain, keeping pace with rapidly evolving consumer interests and technological advancements.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$9.5M

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

38%

2 year growth

203%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • PrizePicks' rapid growth and expansion, including a $25 million investment in a new Atlanta headquarters, indicate strong job creation and economic impact.
  • The company's innovative product offerings, like PrizePicks Arena, demonstrate a commitment to enhancing user experience and expanding market reach.
  • High-profile partnerships with sports figures like Justin Gaethje and Sean O'Malley can attract new users and boost brand loyalty.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive nature of the daily fantasy sports market requires continuous innovation to maintain a leading position.
  • Expansion into new markets and product offerings may strain resources and operational capacity.

What makes PrizePicks unique

  • PrizePicks is the largest independent skill-based fantasy sports operator in North America, setting it apart from competitors who may not focus solely on skill-based games.
  • Their commitment to responsible gaming, highlighted by their collaboration with Kindbridge Behavioral Health, sets a new industry standard for player and employee support.
  • PrizePicks' strategic partnerships with major sports teams and entertainment venues, such as the Atlanta Braves and State Farm Arena, enhance their brand visibility and community engagement.