Communications Associate

About the Position

We are looking for a highly motivated Internal Communications Associate with a strong communications foundation and a passion for building brand culture to join our Communications team at DraftKings. As an Internal Communications Associate, you will be tuned into the pulse of the business and will amplify the product launches, people initiatives, and key stories that matter most to our team members. In this role, you will partner with stakeholders across the business and strategically create engaging and informative content that resonates with our global organization.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute proactive communications plans that inform and unite employees across the globe in an engaging and authentic way.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to develop content and news stories that resonate with internal team members.
• Support content creation process for our intranet, newsletters, Slack channels, and digital screens and analyze performance metrics for these platforms.
• Coordinate and manage the internal communications calendar.
• Build communications for product launches, business partnerships, new market entries, People Team initiatives, internal events, corporate social responsibility programs, executive event appearances, and influencer spokespeople.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of relevant Communications experience.
• A passion for writing and the ability to craft clear and concise prose and tell stories that resonate with the target audience.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Positive, self-motivating attitude with a willingness to adopt a team-first mentality to get in the trenches together.
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills to work seamlessly with internal stakeholders.
• Creative mindset and fresh ideas to uncover future opportunities, including exploring innovative concepts that haven’t been considered yet.
• Experience with graphic design and video editing is a plus.
• A collaborative working style - our comms team is small and agile. While we have dedicated coverage areas, we all jump in and work together to support each other when company priorities require all hands on deck or specific problem-solving.

We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $56,000.00 USD - $70,000.00 USD per year, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Free access to programs such as free therapy sessions, the Calm App, Virtual Yoga Classes, and more.
• 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all global team members.
• Workplace lactation support and partnership with Care.com for backup childcare.
• Flexible PTO, pet insurance, gym reimbursement, financial planning assistance, commuter benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

About the Company

At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We’re not waiting for the future to arrive. We’re shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together.

Locations

• Boston, Massachusetts, United States
• New York, New York, United States

Employment Type

• FULL_TIME

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