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VP, State Government Affairs
About this role
At PrizePicks, we are the fastest-growing sports company in North America, as recognized by Inc. 5000. As the leading platform for Daily Fantasy Sports, we cover a diverse range of sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and Esports titles like League of Legends and Counter-Strike. Our team of over 550 employees thrives in an inclusive culture that values individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their level of sports fandom.
Ready to reimagine the DFS industry together? PrizePicks is seeking a visionary VP of State Government Affairs to architect our long-term regulatory strategy and lead our nationwide advocacy efforts. This executive will act as the primary steward of our corporate reputation in state capitols, shaping the legislative and regulatory environments to support our rapid growth, scale, and long-term ambitions. What you’ll do: Organizational Design and Leadership: Build, scale, and lead a high-performing, geographically distributed team of government affairs pros.
Mentor and develop a bench of talent, ensuring the team is structured to anticipate legislative challenges and capitalize on opportunities proactively. Budgeting & Resource Allocation: Develop and manage the annual State Government Affairs budget, including overseeing external firms and lobbyists, and strategically allocating resources for maximum impact and efficiency across all jurisdictions, and supporting political giving.
Strategic Policy Vision: Define the company’s multi-year legislative roadmap. Anticipate evolving regulatory trends, influencing policy outcomes before they crystallize, and serve as a key advisor to the C-suite on the intersection of political risk, consumer choice, and business strategy. Public Representative: As a senior face of PrizePicks, you’ll ensure state legislators, regulators, governors, and attorneys general in all jurisdictions understand and are champions for our customers and business.
Industry Influence and Reputation Management: Cultivate strategic alliances with industry leaders, trade associations, and coalition partners to set the agenda for the gaming and entertainment sector. Establish PrizePicks as the gold standard for responsible policy advocacy. Internal Communication & Reporting: Draft and distribute routine team updates on progress towards legislative and regulatory goals, providing concise and impactful summaries for internal company stakeholders and executive leadership.