Full-Time

Nfl Lead

Posted on 5/1/2024

Underdog Fantasy

Underdog Fantasy

201-500 employees

Develops fantasy sports gaming platforms


Senior

Remote in USA

Requirements
  • 4+ years of experience covering the NFL
  • Experience running a news account
  • Self-motivated individual with attention to detail
  • Passionate about breaking news
  • Willingness to work nights and weekends
  • Extensive NFL knowledge
  • Ability to process large amount of information in a timely manner
Responsibilities
  • Monitor real-time feed for injury news, lineup information, and practice reports
  • React to news in a timely manner to power the Underdog Twitter feeds
  • Produce comprehensive blurbs with actionable takeaways for each news item
  • Ensure admin resources are accurate and up-to-date
  • Partner with the Director of Sports Information on strategic decisions
  • Reporting and planning team coverage weekly
  • Leading team meetings, setting agendas, developing the editorial plan and strategy
  • Assist the team with various tasks as needed

Underdog Fantasy specializes in creating engaging and dynamic fantasy sports games and contests for American sports enthusiasts. This company stands out as a leader in the fantasy sports industry with a modern technological environment that supports continuous innovation in user experience and game development. The use of advanced data analytics and real-time scoring systems ensure they can deliver a top-notch and responsive gaming experience, making it an excellent place for tech-savvy professionals to work.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$123.4M

Headquarters

Brooklyn, New York

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

17%

1 year growth

61%

2 year growth

283%