by Kay Tay | Oct 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Hi, we’re Underdog!
We’re the fastest-growing sports gaming company ever.
Our mission is to build innovative games and products for American sports fans.
Founded in 2020, our team built three of today’s most widely played fantasy games and successfully launched the largest contest in the history of fantasy sports: a $15M NFL Best Ball tournament — and there’s a lot more to come! Underdog’s modern tech environment and in-house product development allow us to continuously deliver the best experiences for our users.
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.
Please note, Underdog is a US based company and no sponsorship is available for this position at this time.
About the role and why its unique:
- You’ll be responsible for posting and managing our extensive and growing Pick’em lobby!
- Develop and manage an array of contest offerings, elevating the engagement and competitiveness of our Pick’em games.
- Collaborate closely as part of the Prod Ops team to meticulously oversee the Pick’em lobby, ensuring offering pricing and risk profiles remain up-to-date, pertinent, and attract participants at a steady pace.
- Spearhead the launch of contest lines and offerings for emerging sports as they are incorporated into our platform.
- Employ your data analytical skills to enhance the accuracy and insightfulness of our contest offerings and pricing to successfully trade live markets
- Contribute to the strategic expansion of our Fantasy products and specifically Pick’em offerings, drawing upon your proficiency in data analysis to make informed decisions.
Who you are:
- An avid sports fan well-versed in a diverse range of sports, including but not limited to NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, EPL, Golf, UFC, Nascar, F1, and eSports. Your deep understanding of DFS and Fantasy sports props is essential.
- Possess a highly analytical mindset, underpinned by your extensive knowledge of multiple sports. Your ability to interpret data and derive actionable insights will be pivotal in refining our offerings.
- Demonstrated dedication to advancing your trading and risk management knowledge, showcasing a proactive approach to self-improvement.
- A consummate team player, consistently contributing to a collaborative and cooperative work environment.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends in alignment with the dynamic sports calendar.
- Display genuine interest and familiarity with the sports betting landscape.
Even better if you have:
- Prior experience in gaming and sports betting, allowing you to bring valuable insights and perspectives to the role.
- Exposure to the fast-paced environment of startups, highlighting your adaptability and initiative.
- Working knowledge of advanced data analytics tools like SQL, etc.
- Trading and real-time risk management experience
- Ability to work West Coast Hours
This position demands a candidate who not only possesses a profound passion for sports but also boasts a robust analytical toolkit. Your ability to strategically manage contests and apply data-driven insights will significantly contribute to our ongoing success. If you’re seeking an opportunity to leverage your experience and expertise in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
Our targeted compensation rate for this position is $60,000, depending on experience, plus equity. Think your skills are exceptional and warrant higher pay? Apply anyway! If we agree, we’re willing to negotiate.
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
- Monthly raffle to win a sports ticket reimbursement of up to $500 (including game day snacks)
- A $500 home office allowance
- Underdog credits to play on our platform
- 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
Still not sure? Don’t take our word for it. See what other people have to say.
- 5.0 rating on Glassdoor and a 100% CEO Approval rating
- A+ culture score on Comparably
- Recognized as Best Place to Work by Front Office Sports
- Recognized by Comparably under the following awards: Best CEOs for Women, Best CEOs for Diversity, Best Company for Career Growth, Best Company in New York, Best Company Outlook
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by Kay Tay | Oct 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
FloSports is a world-class sports media company strategically positioned to be the essential destination for passionate sports fans, delighting them with live event coverage, breaking news, highlights, stats, rankings, and team and player profiles. We are growing Our Sports every day by continuing to invest in our ever-expanding ecosystem, which consists of over a dozen sport verticals and hundreds of streaming partners. FloSports is creating the home for sports like hockey, track & field, racing, grappling, wrestling, cheer and more, and we are looking for innovative and passionate people like you to help us!
THE ROLE:
We are looking for a Crewing Coordinator to join our team at FloSports. The Crewing Coordinator will coordinate the onboarding and hiring of Contractors as well as the facilitation of travel arrangements for live events. Additional duties include posting open jobs, building crew lists, processing time and expenses, supporting the Crewing Department, and cross-departmental collaboration. Also responsible for the classification and compliance of Contractors while negotiating and distributing confirmations for each vertical.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate and disseminate accurate information to Director, Crewing Manager, and Crewing Coordinators as well as other departments involved in projects
- Manage Contractor travel arrangements, crew sheets, payroll assistance, reimbursement resolution, and the distribution of information to appropriate parties
- Ability to report up and manage across all departments
- Coordinate building of all show templates and ensure payroll data is being entered
- Manage department systems and applications; including all aspects of Contractor hiring (W2, 1099, position), travel (staff and freelance)
- Ability to make smart decisions and seek assistance based on information provided as it relates to all the above to keep company compliant
- General Crewing administration; onboarding, job postings, bulk hires, and data entry
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Background in basic live-sports production; familiarity and crewing preferred
- BS/BA degree preferred
- Must have basic understanding of how to work with managers on budgets and complements
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, and the aptitude to communicate with all levels of management • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required
- Be able to build financial spreadsheets using Excel, Google Sheets
- Salesforce, Worksuite, eRecruit knowledge a plus
- Excellent organizational skills while having the ability to multitask ,yet ask for proper direction when applicable • Independent thinker and ability to educate self with information provided
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while multitasking with attention to detail, accuracy, and excellent follow-up
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
At FloSports, we are bonded by our passion for sports and our purpose to unite communities around experiences that finally give underserved sports the love they deserve. We recognize the need to build a company that seeks out, embraces, and celebrates our individual differences, ideas, and talent. FloSports is committed to the pursuit of a fair, equal and inclusive workplace where everyone is given the opportunity to grow to their fullest potential.
OUR BENEFITS:
- Recognized three years in a row as a Top Workplace by the Austin-American Statesman
- Flexibility at work – you can take control of your profession and personal schedule
- All-hands events hosted twice a year in beautiful Austin, Texas
- Annual equity awards for all top performers
- Competitive and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
- Peace of mind through company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
- Generous 401(K) company match vested immediately
- Progressive parental leave policies
- Unlimited paid time off
- Hack-a-thons and a full calendar of team-building and social events
- Free laundry service for all positions that require travel
- Company donation to youth teams and leagues that our employees coach
- Stocked snack bar, catered lunch and breakfast tacos every week
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by Kay Tay | Oct 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Babylist is the leading digital destination for growing families. For over a decade, Babylist has been the technology solution for expecting parents and the community that supports them, expanding from baby registry into a full-service platform that helps parents make decisions with confidence, stay connected and build happy and healthy families. Every year Babylist helps over 9M people make purchases through its registry, app, ecommerce shop and comprehensive product guides. The Babylist ecosystem now includes Babylist Health, which provides access to products and services including insurance-covered breast pumps, Expectul, a new voice in health and wellness for pre-pregnancy through postpartum care, and The Push, a branded content studio that works with the biggest companies in the baby space. With over 59M monthly pageviews and 1.2M TikTok followers, Babylist is a generational brand leading the $88 billion baby product industry. To learn more about Babylist’s registry options, editorial content and more, visit www.babylist.com
Our Ways of Working
We have team members located across the United States spanning multiple time zones. This means we put in extra effort to make sure we connect and collaborate in ways that make sense for us. We know how valuable the flexibility of remote work is for our employees.
We know that personal connection is the foundation for the great work we do together. In order to build those relationships with team members in other cities, we meet with coworkers in person two times a year at a full company offsite and a departmental offsite. These offsites are expected of employees and are great opportunities to meet the people you work with every day and to do some of the work that is much more difficult to do virtually.
What the Role Is
Babylist is looking for a key player to add to our Expectful team! Our Expectful Writer/Editor will be responsible for producing stellar copy as we dramatically ramp up the amount of content we post on our newly (re)launched site! This role will be critical in helping us achieve our content goals on Expectful.com
Who You Are
- You have 5+ years of experience working at a print or digital publication
- You have a strong voice and a deep understanding of how to tell a compelling story
- You are able to produce clean and well-reported copy on deadline
- You are a strong reporter and are able to find and work with high-quality sources, including both medical experts and people who are willing to share their personal stories with our audience
- You have great news judgment and the ability to stay on top of the latest developments and trends in this area
- You have a background in narrative and research-driven health and wellness coverage
How You Will Make An Impact
- Be an active player in story generation, pitching informative story ideas with creative and fresh angles for the trying to conceive through postpartum+ community
- Develop an expertise in the current topics we cover as well as help us explore new beats where we can have an impact
- File clean and timely copy in the Expectful voice
- Work with freelancers, assisting the Sr. Editor with assigning and top-line editing stories
- Work cross-functionally with the Babylist Social and Newsletter teams
- Help manage the day-to-day production of the site, including editing the homepage and vertical pages
Why You Will Love Working At Babylist
- We invest in the infrastructure you’ll need to be supported and successful: tools, opportunities to connect with colleagues, and a stipend to help you set up your office
- We build products that have a positive impact on millions of people’s lives
- We work at a sustainable pace which means work/life balance is a real thing here
- We believe technology and data can solve hard problems
- We believe in exceptional management
- We are an antiracist organization and doing the work to support differences of all kinds
- We offer competitive pay and meaningful opportunities for career advancement
- We have great benefits like company paid medical, dental, and vision, a generous paid parental leave policy, and 401k with company match
- We care about employee wellbeing with perks for physical, mental and emotional health, parenting, childcare, and financial planning
Babylist takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location.
The estimated pay range for this role is $91,750.00 – $137,750.00
In addition, Babylist offers equity, bonus, and benefits, including company paid health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies.
If your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying. Experience comes in many forms – skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We know that diversity makes for the best problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage everyone to apply.
APPLY HERE
by Kay Tay | Oct 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
AFS-USA is part of a worldwide network of AFS partner organizations that work together to advance global education and foster meaningful connections across cultures. As the network’s largest partner, AFS-USA works to increase the global competency of U.S. citizens by providing a variety of international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities. We are proud of our Staff from our national office in New York City as well as home offices across the county, who collaborate with our more than 2,000 AFS-USA Volunteers to deliver high quality programs and global education resources. These include immersion-based study abroad experiences in over 40 countries worldwide; opportunities to host foreign AFS exchange students; and global learning workshops and curricula for educators, schools and businesses.
AFS-USA manages several programs of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), which provide scholarships for adolescents to participate in international exchange programs. Two of these programs for international students hosted in the U.S. are called the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program (www.yesprograms.org), and the Future Leaders Exchange and Study (FLEX) program (www.discoverflex.org). The Sponsored Programs department at AFS focuses on maintaining relationships with the funder and incorporating the sponsored programs into overall AFS programming. The Seasonal Inbound Sponsored Programs Admissions Assistant will work closely with the Sponsored Programs YES and FLEX teams.
The Seasonal Inbound Sponsored Programs (ISP) Admissions Assistant works closely with the Inbound Sponsored Programs Admissions Coordinators and the ISP Team to manage the data integrity of applicant information in program databases including Global Link and AIS. Ideal candidates will have prior administrative experience, including proven ability to write and edit communications, aggregate data, and effectively collaborate with team members on multifaceted projects.
DUTIES/RESONSIBILITIES:
Administration
- Reviewing and evaluating student application materials with a particular focus on assessing academic and medical eligibility for the programs.
- Collaborating with the Sponsored Programs Admissions Coordinators to communicate with international partners regarding student application materials and follow up.
- Supporting the ISP team, communicating effectively within AFS-USA, maintaining accurate data entry in both Global Link and AIS (internal and external databases).
- Provide timely and accurate responses or information to all parties while adhering to contact standards.
- Ad hoc projects as assigned.
Application Review
- Closely review all application forms for quality and completion utilizing process checklists and verify student academic and medical information in necessary databases.
- Work with the Sponsored Programs Senior Specialists and Inbound Sponsored Programs Admissions Coordinators to ensure that all applications are complete and clear and ensure all missing documents are followed up upon.
- Assist in various tasks related to the host family placements, included but not limited to, writing student bios and identifying special placement considerations.
Database Management
- Create, integrate, and manage student records, including preparing and uploading student application components and maintaining host family, host school and local contact information.
- Ensure 100% accuracy of data entry and updates in Global Link and AIS.
- Upload forms to Global Link database/AIS database and other data entry as needed.
- Collaborate with Sponsored Programs Admissions Coordinators to create innovative and streamlined approaches to data management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in data management, Education, International Studies, or related field preferred; minimum of at least two years post high school education or three years related work experience required.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software suite (specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive) and Google suite
- Ability to learn and adapt to new systems
- Track record of working collaboratively to achieve results, especially in intercultural settings
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Excellent organizational and customer service skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Study abroad/international experience preferred
- Commitment to the mission and principles of AFS Intercultural Programs
WORK EXPECTATIONS:
The regular business hours of AFS-USA are Monday – Friday, 9AM – 5PM EST. The standard work week is 35 hours. You must be available for the entire duration of the seasonal position which is approximately six months. The Seasonal Inbound Sponsored Programs Admissions Assistant must be flexible to work outside these hours, occasionally on weekends, if needed as required by goals and deadlines. Applicants for this position located in the NYC area are preferred however, all U.S. based applicants will be considered.
SALARY:
The compensation for this position is $18/hourly. This position is eligible for overtime pay and sick & safe leave.
APPLY HERE
by Kay Tay | Oct 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Reporters at The Real Deal write several original web stories per week on a real-estate beat as well as in-depth features for the website and our monthly magazine.
The ideal candidate will have an interest in covering money and power and a keen desire to learn how the industry brings together elements of politics, business, entertainment, finance and law. The ability to break news is a must, as is the ability to cultivate sources, pitch story ideas and write clean copy on deadline. Experience in business journalism is a plus.
Job Requirements:
• At least 2 years of reporting experience, preferably in a breaking news environment
• Can write clean, effortless copy with bite
• Experience and/or interest in business reporting
• Ability to juggle short- and long-term projects
• Track record of working well under tight deadlines
• Sees the possibilities for groundbreaking stories in the real estate industry
• Knowledge of WordPress and various social media platforms is a plus, as is research experience
$75,000 – $85,000 a year
Compensation & Benefits:
The annual compensation range for this position is $75-85k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.
Who We Are:
The Real Deal is the largest real-estate news outlet in the US, reaching millions of professionals daily through our media channels. We have received 60+ awards for editorial excellence over the past six years, including the General Excellence award from the Society of Business Writers and Editors.
Quantcast rates us among the 300-most visited sites in the US and the website with the wealthiest audience and one of the most educated.
As a publication, The Real Deal is to real estate what Variety is to entertainment or what Politico is to Beltway politics – a plugged-in news outlet that is read by the entire industry.
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