Chief Communications Officer (CCO)
PrizePicks · Atlanta, GA
- On site
- Full-time
- $250,000 / year
- Atlanta, GA
Job highlights
- Lead internal/external communications for a top sports company.
- Shape company narrative and brand positioning.
- Build world-class PR and media relations.
- Manage crisis communications and regulatory messaging.
- Requires 15+ years of progressive leadership experience.
About the role
About PrizePicks
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?
Job Overview
PrizePicks is seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Chief Communications Officer to lead our internal and external communications strategy. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CCO will shape how PrizePicks is understood by employees, players, regulators, media, partners, and the broader public. This leader will ensure the world knows that PrizePicks is a fast-growing, innovative, responsible, and consumer-first entertainment company.
What you’ll own:
- Corporate Narrative & Brand Positioning: Develop and refine the corporate story and ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
- Media & Public Relations: Build a world-class PR function and elevate executive visibility.
- Internal Communications & Culture: Align employees around company priorities and support change management.
- Crisis & Reputation Management: Lead crisis communications planning and response.
- Government & Regulatory Messaging: Partner with Legal/Public Affairs to ensure consistent compliance messaging.
What success looks like:
- PrizePicks is recognized as a premier consumer entertainment brand.
- Share of voice and media sentiment improve year-over-year.
- Strong internal alignment on strategy and performance.
What you bring:
- 15+ years of progressive communications leadership experience.
- Experience scaling communications at a high-growth consumer, tech, gaming, or entertainment company.
- Strong understanding of regulated industries preferred.
- Proven crisis management experience.
- Exceptional executive presence and board-level influence.
Location
This is a hybrid position based at our PrizePicks headquarters in Atlanta, GA.
Benefits
- Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Annual bonus
- Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!)
- Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits
- Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked
- Company-wide in-person events and team outings
- Lifestyle enhancement program
- Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)
- Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
PrizePicks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Key skills/competency
- Chief Communications Officer
- Corporate Communications
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Internal Communications
- Brand Positioning
- Crisis Management
- Reputation Management
- Executive Leadership
- Strategic Communications
Skills & topics
- Chief Communications Officer
- Communications Strategy
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Corporate Communications
- Brand Management
- Crisis Communications
- Executive Communications
- Content Strategy
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Atlanta
- GA
- Sports Tech
- DFS
- Gaming
- Consumer Brand
- Leadership
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 15+ years of communications leadership in high-growth consumer/tech/gaming. Emphasize regulated industry and crisis management experience.
- Showcase executive presence: Prepare examples of board-level influence and strategic impact in previous CCO or senior comms roles.
- Understand PrizePicks: Research their rapid growth, DFS market position, and commitment to innovation and responsible entertainment.
- Prepare for interview questions: Be ready to discuss building a PR function, managing crises, and aligning internal teams.
Technical preparation
Master crisis communication frameworks.,Develop multi-channel messaging strategies.,Analyze media sentiment and share of voice.,Build executive communication platforms.
Behavioral questions
Describe a major crisis you managed.,How would you position PrizePicks externally?,How do you align employees with company goals?,How do you influence board-level decision-making?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the main responsibility of the Chief Communications Officer at PrizePicks?
- The Chief Communications Officer at PrizePicks is responsible for developing and executing the company's internal and external communications strategy, shaping how PrizePicks is perceived by employees, players, regulators, media, partners, and the public.
- What kind of experience is PrizePicks looking for in a Chief Communications Officer candidate?
- PrizePicks is seeking a candidate with over 15 years of progressive communications leadership experience, specifically scaling communications in high-growth consumer, tech, gaming, or entertainment companies. Experience in regulated industries and proven crisis management are highly preferred.
- How does PrizePicks define success for its Chief Communications Officer?
- Success for the CCO at PrizePicks is defined by PrizePicks being recognized as a premier consumer entertainment brand, an improvement in share of voice and media sentiment year-over-year, and strong internal alignment on company strategy and performance.
- What are the key areas the Chief Communications Officer will own at PrizePicks?
- The CCO will own corporate narrative and brand positioning, media and public relations, internal communications and culture, crisis and reputation management, and government and regulatory messaging.
- Is this Chief Communications Officer role remote, hybrid, or on-site?
- This Chief Communications Officer position is a hybrid role, based at the PrizePicks headquarters in Atlanta, GA.
- What benefits does PrizePicks offer to its full-time employees for this role?
- PrizePicks offers a comprehensive benefits package including company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with company match, annual bonus, flexible PTO, generous paid leave (including 16-week parental leave), and workplace flexibility.
- What is PrizePicks' stance on diversity and inclusion for this Chief Communications Officer position?
- PrizePicks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values individuals from diverse backgrounds. They consider all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.