Discord Community Associate

About the Position

As a Discord Community Associate at DraftKings, you'll help build the most engaged, trusted, and exciting sportsbook community in the game. You'll be the voice of our brand inside our official Discord server, connecting with players who live and breathe sports, betting, and the biggest moments across the sports calendar. Working closely with the Community Lead, you'll create memorable experiences through real-time conversations, engaging content, and community events while bringing your passion for sports and gaming to every interaction.

Responsibilities

• Be an active presence in our Discord server, creating authentic conversations around live sporting events, betting trends, and the moments that matter most to our players.
• Build credibility with our community by engaging confidently with sports fans and sportsbook players while responding quickly, accurately, and thoughtfully to questions and feedback.
• Create and execute community-first experiences, including giveaways, Ask Me Anything sessions, live watch parties, prediction contests, and themed events that deepen engagement.
• Identify emerging conversations, player sentiment, and trends across sports, gaming, and community channels, then share actionable insights to help improve our app, features, and player experience.
• Champion the voice of the community across cross-functional teams while maintaining our brand tone and fostering a welcoming, engaging environment.
• Support community coverage during peak sports moments, including evenings, weekends, major sporting events, and championship games on a rotating schedule.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience building, moderating, or growing online communities, preferably within sports, gaming, sports betting, esports, or consumer entertainment.
• Deep familiarity with Discord, including mod tools, roles, bots, and engagement features.
• Proven ability to create thumb-stopping content and conversations tailored to specific communities.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to adapt your voice in real time, whether you're celebrating a big win, answering player questions, or navigating sensitive situations.
• A strong sense of urgency and ownership - you’re fast, proactive, and solutions-focused.
• An understanding of Sportsbook or Daily Fantasy Sports products and can talk betting lines, big games, or prop picks without missing a beat.
• Experience moderating high-volume communities or social platforms during live events is a plus.
• Knowledge of responsible gaming principles and a commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and trusted community experience.

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $56,300 - $70,400 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 with Lyra Mental Health Solution, Lyra Employee Assistance Program, 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.
• Benefits that support family planning, including adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, and more.
• Flexible PTO for employees in the United States.
• Pet insurance to help save on vet expenses.
• Gym reimbursement for enrolled health insurance plan members.
• Financial planning support, including 401(k) matching and programs like Origin Financial.
• Commuter benefits to help lower daily commute costs.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible team members.

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.

DraftKings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.