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Underdog Fantasy is hiring a

Manager, Social Media

Remote

Hi, we’re Underdog!

We’re the fastest-growing sports gaming company ever.

We build innovative games and products for American sports fans.

Founded in 2020, our team built four of today’s most widely played fantasy games and recently launched our Underdog Sportsbook. We are the only sportsbook to ever launch on our own home grown technology, which allows us to build different and innovative experiences. We believe there’s so much more to be built for sports fans, and we’ll continue to win by building the best products and experiences for our customers.

The opportunity in front of us to become the biggest company in our space is massive; after all, we’re currently sitting in the fastest-growing consumer industry in the U.S. In just over two years, we reached a nearly $500 million valuation through some of the best investors in the game, including Mark Cuban, Kevin Durant, BlackRock, and SV Angel. We are many times larger now and our growth is not slowing down.

At Underdog, we believe that sports are for everyone and are building a tomorrow for every fan. Want to help create that future? Join us.

About the role and why its unique:

  • Oversee day-to-day management of social media platforms, ensuring timely and engaging content rollout on a daily basis. Manage live coverage for sports events across Underdog social platforms.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Director, Social Media on social strategy and daily content decisions, aligning posts with the overarching company goals.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, content, and production to ensure consistent brand messaging and integrated marketing efforts
  • Handle social media posting and ensure all copy is on-brand and optimized for engagement.
  • Monitor metrics regularly, analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) like social post engagement performance by type of post and time of posting.
  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices.

Who you are:

  • 5-8 years of experience in managing social accounts across different platforms (Twitter, Instagram, TikTok).
  • 1-2 years of experience managing at least one direct report.
  • Interested and invested in all sports, across all seasons.
  • Must be comfortable working nights and weekends based on the sports calendar.
  • Creative mindset with the ability to craft engaging copy and assist with social graphics.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Results-driven attitude with a focus on achieving goals.

Even better if you have:

  • Previous experience working in the sports media industry.
  • A very flexible schedule that allows for working weekends.
  • Proven track record of managing and growing teams.


Our target starting base salary range for this position is between $100,000 and $120,000, plus target equity. The starting base salary will depend on a number of factors including the candidate’s skills and experience, among other things.

What we can offer you:

  • Unlimited PTO (we're extremely flexible with the exception of the first few weeks before & into the NFL season)
  • 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
  • A $500 home office allowance
  • A connected virtual first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce
  • 5% 401k match, FSA, company paid health, dental, vision plan options for employees and dependents 

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This position may require sports betting licensure based on certain state regulations.

Underdog is an equal opportunity employer and doesn't discriminate on the basis of creed, race, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability status, or any other defining characteristic.

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