Yahoo · 2 days ago
Director, Fantasy and Daily Games Operations
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $327K/yr
6+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Program, schedule, and monitor daily and weekly DFS contests across major American sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL), global football, tennis, and PGA events.
Set up game parameters including prize pools, contest sizes, salary budgets, and other in-game mechanics.
Collaborate with the analytics and development teams to adjust player pricing, contest rules, and scoring systems to ensure fair play and a dynamic user experience.
Monitor user activity and game performance, adjusting contest offerings in real-time based on demand, player performance, and feedback.
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all markets where DFS is offered.
Design and manage casual sports-related games for users who enjoy sports without the monetary component, enhancing overall user engagement.
Create and update sports-themed quizzes, pick’em challenges, prediction-based games, and other fan engagement tools that are connected to live sports events.
Monitor game performance, user engagement, and feedback, iterating game designs to improve user experience.
Work closely with product, marketing, and customer support teams to ensure smooth execution of DFS and casual games.
Coordinate with the technology team to address any game issues, technical problems, or game feature enhancements.
Collaborate with content and marketing teams to plan promotions, campaigns, and user engagement initiatives around key sports events.
Analyze game data and user behavior to identify trends, make data-driven decisions, and optimize the performance of DFS contests and casual games.
Provide feedback and reports to the product development team on game performance and areas for improvement.
Actively engage with the DFS community, gathering feedback and suggestions for future updates.
Monitor customer support queries and assist with resolving player disputes regarding scoring, payouts, or rule interpretations.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.
6+ years of experience managing or programming games, preferably in a fantasy sports or online gaming environment.
Strong understanding of fantasy sports, particularly the rules, player performance metrics, and scoring systems for major American sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL), global football, tennis, and PGA events.
Proficiency in game programming or content management platforms related to online games.
Strong data analysis skills with experience interpreting sports statistics and player data to ensure balanced game mechanics.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple games and tasks simultaneously.
Understanding of relevant laws and regulations related to daily fantasy sports, particularly in the US market.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with various departments.
Preferred
Advanced degree in Sports Management, Computer Science, or a related field.
Prior experience working in a Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) or related gaming environment.
Familiarity with player performance models, algorithms, or machine learning tools used in sports analytics.
Knowledge of international sports leagues and events, beyond the core American sports, particularly global football and tennis.
Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) tools and user feedback systems.
Understanding of casual gaming trends and user engagement strategies.
Benefits
Healthcare
401K savings plan
Company holidays
Vacation
Sick time
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Company
Yahoo
Yahoo is a technology and media company that serves users through its portfolio of digital platforms, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Verizon Media.
10,001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.8MKey Investors
SoftBank CapitalSequoia Capital
2021-05-03Acquired· undefined
1996-04-12IPO· undefined
1995-11-30Series B· $4.8M
Leadership Team
David Filo
Co-Founder
Aengus McClean
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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