Communications Senior Associate

Omaze; Toronto; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement program with employer 2

Paid holidays & sick time

Job summary

FanDuel Canada seeks an Associate of Communications to help tell the company's story across internal and external channels. You will develop content, engage employees, and support corporate storytelling, focusing on internal comms, Responsible Gaming, and Community Impact initiatives.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to craft compelling messages, coordinate town halls, and manage media inquiries while staying ahead of industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of experience.
• Proven working experience in communications required.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Existing media relationships and proven experience working with press required.
• Experience in Community Impact, Responsible Gaming, Government Affairs or CSR is a plus.
• Ability to tailor communications for different audiences and channels.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of communications and public affairs strategies for FanDuel Canada’s priorities.
• Manage internal communications partnerships and assist with town halls, leadership communications, speeches, and talking points.
• Draft and edit internal announcements, newsletters, presentations, FAQs, messaging docs, briefing notes, and other content.
• Lead internal comms planning to keep employees informed and engaged with business priorities.
• Collaborate with Brand, Marketing, Legal, Compliance, and Government Relations to develop compelling narratives.
• Identify opportunities to amplify Responsible Gaming and Community Impact initiatives through owned and earned channels.
• Coordinate communications for Responsible Gaming and Community Impact partnerships and stakeholder relations.
• Support and lead day-to-day media relations, handling inquiries and proactive opportunities.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory developments to inform strategies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Writing skills

Media relations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

THE POSITION

Our roster has an opening with your name on it

FanDuel is looking for an Associate of Communications to help bring FanDuel Canada's story to life. In this role, you'll support the development and execution of strategic communications across key business priorities, with a strong focus on internal communications, Responsible Gaming, and Community Impact initiatives. You'll partner with teams across the business to develop compelling content, engage employees, and support corporate storytelling. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships across teams, and is passionate about creating communications that inform, inspire, and make an impact.

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

THE GAME PLAN

Everyone on our team has a part to play

• Support the development and execution of communications and public affairs strategies for FanDuel Canada's marketing, Responsible Gaming, and Community Impact initiatives.
• Manage internal communications partnerships and work closely with department leaders to support company town halls, leadership communications, speeches, and talking points.
• Draft and edit a variety of communications materials, including internal announcements, newsletters, presentations, FAQs, messaging documents, briefing notes, and other communications content.
• Lead the planning of internal communications that keep FanDuel Canada employees informed, engaged, and connected to business priorities, including employee engagement initiatives and day-to-day communications.
• Partner closely with Brand, Marketing, Legal, Compliance, Responsible Gaming, Government Relations, and Commercial teams to develop compelling internal and external narratives.
• Identify opportunities to amplify Responsible Gaming and Community Impact initiatives through owned, earned, and internal communications channels.
• Support Responsible Gaming and Community Impact partnerships, helping coordinate communications, cultivate stakeholder relationships, and promote key initiatives.
• Support and lead day-to-day media relations, including managing media inquiries, coordinating interview requests, and assisting with proactive media opportunities.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and media coverage, providing timely updates and recommendations to inform communications strategies.

THE STATS

What we're looking for in our next teammate

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of experience
• Proven working experience in communications required
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Existing media relationships and proven experience working with press required
• Working experience in Community Impact, Responsible Gaming, Government Affairs or Corporate Social Responsibility considered an asset
• Understands and customizes communications for different audience, using multiple channels and mediums

ABOUT FANDUEL

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

In addition, FanDuel Group operates FanDuel TV, its broadly distributed linear cable television network and FanDuel TV+, its leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform. FanDuel 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.

FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, the world’s largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).

PLAYER BENEFITS

We treat our team right

• extended medical, vision, and dental coverage
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• retirement program with employer contributions
• among other employee benefits
• short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation
• 12 holidays and two (2) floating holidays
• paid sick time in accordance with applicable Canadian law

Check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards. *Benefits differ across country and job type.

FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principles states, “We are One Team!”. As such, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by provincial, local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included.

FanDuel is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please email [e-mail].

The Company intends to use artificial intelligence in the process of screening, assessing, and/or selecting applicants for this role.

The applicable salary range for this position is $74,000 - $92,000 CAD, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: extended medical, vision, and dental coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; a retirement program with employer contributions; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes 12 holidays and two (2) floating holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with applicable Canadian law.

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