Director, Government Affairs - California
About The Position
PrizePicks is seeking a Director of Government Affairs to lead advocacy efforts with legislators and key stakeholders on daily fantasy sports, gaming, and sports and entertainment issues. This high-impact role represents PrizePicks to state legislators, regulators, governors, and attorneys general, and advances policies that support consumer choice and the company’s customers and business. The position reports to the VP, State Government Affairs. The Director will develop and lead legislative and regulatory strategy in assigned jurisdictions, build relationships across the gaming ecosystem, and keep internal stakeholders informed about progress toward company goals. The role collaborates with communications, legal, product, and marketing teams, manages external firms and lobbyists, and regularly travels to stakeholder meetings, political organization conferences, and industry and relationship-building events. Candidates may be based in California, which is preferred, or elsewhere in the United States; remote candidates may be considered. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. The typical salary range is $170,000 to $200,000, with actual pay depending on location, skills, experience, and education.
Requirements
- 5–7 years of experience in policy, government, and/or campaign roles.
- Strong grasp of politics, media and communications, and the legislative process, with familiarity with technology, consumer apps, and gaming issues.
- Ability to distill complex competitive and policy dynamics into concise, high-impact, politically attuned messaging for internal and external audiences.
- Ability to quickly forge connections and build internal and external relationships.
- Ability to think strategically and find creative ways to secure wins in rapidly changing environments across multiple jurisdictions.
- Persistence and adaptability when addressing new challenges.
- Ability to pass key personnel submissions and background checks required as part of gaming licenses.
- Competitive mindset and passion for ensuring consumers have access to innovative options.
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Based in California.
Responsibilities
- Represent PrizePicks to state legislators, regulators, governors, and attorneys general, helping them understand and support the company’s customers and business.
- Build coalitions and relationships with third-party stakeholders, peers, and competitors across the gaming ecosystem, including casino operators and tribal gaming communities.
- Develop and lead legislative and regulatory strategy and engagement in assigned jurisdictions.
- Keep internal company stakeholders informed about progress toward company goals.
- Collaborate with communications, legal, product, and marketing teams to tell the PrizePicks story and support its user community.
- Manage external firms and lobbyists, ensuring resources are used efficiently and for maximum impact.
- Attend frequent stakeholder meetings, political organization conferences, and industry and relationship-building events.
Benefits
- Company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Annual bonus.
- Flexible paid time off; two weeks is strongly encouraged.
- Paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits.
- Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done rather than hours clocked.
- Company-wide in-person events and team outings.
- Lifestyle enhancement program.
- Company-provided equipment, with Windows and Mac options.
- Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
