Policy Communications Director - Careers

Remote US External Affairs and Partnerships

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Fan Duel is seeking an experienced political communicator to support our efforts at the federal and state levels. As our Director of Policy Communications, you will be responsible for developing and executing communications strategies that support our government affairs and regulatory objectives. This role will serve as the primary communications liaison with industry groups and trade associations, working day‑to‑day with our government affairs team to advance Fan Duel's policy priorities and shape our reputation among policymakers and regulators at the federal and state levels.

In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.

• Develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies that support Fan Duel's government affairs objectives at the federal and state level.
• Partner closely with regional government affairs teams to align communications strategies with legislative campaigns across multiple states.
• Manage proactive and reactive media relations on political and regulatory matters, including rapid response to policy developments.
• Represent Fan Duel at industry forums, conferences, and stakeholder meetings as appropriate.
• Coordinate messaging to ensure consistency across regional nuances and political dynamics.
• Provide counsel to the government affairs team on communications approaches for legislative efforts.
• Monitor policy developments, regulatory changes, and political dynamics that impact the sports betting and gaming industry.
• Collaborate with corporate communications, legal, compliance, and business development teams to ensure a coordinated approach to policy matters.

• 7-10 years of experience in political, policy, or public affairs communications, with demonstrated success supporting advocacy campaigns and government affairs objectives.
• Proven track record developing and executing communications strategies in complex regulatory or political environments.
• Experience working directly with government affairs teams and coordinating communications across multiple stakeholders.
• Exceptional writing skills with ability to translate complex policy issues into compelling narratives for diverse audiences including policymakers, media, and business leaders.
• Crisis communication and issues management experience, with sound judgment navigating sensitive political situations.
• Ability to work both strategically and tactically, comfortable setting vision and executing hands‑on work.
• Strong political acumen and ability to build credibility with government affairs professionals, industry partners, and external stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and experience serving as spokesperson on policy or regulatory matters preferred.
• Experience in Washington D.C. strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, public policy, political science, or related field.

Fan Duel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada. Fan Duel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering including:
America’s #1 Sports book, Fan Duel Sports book; its leading iGaming platform, Fan Duel Casino; the industry’s unquestioned leader in horse racing and advance‑deposit wagering, Fan Duel Racing; and its daily fantasy sports product.

In addition, Fan Duel Group operates Fan Duel TV, its broadly distributed linear cable television network and Fan Duel TV+, its leading direct‑to‑consumer OTT platform. Fan Duel Group has a presence across all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

The company is based in New York with US offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Jersey City, as well as global offices in Canada and Scotland. The company’s affiliates have offices worldwide, including in Ireland, Portugal, Romania, and Australia.

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