THE POSITION:

Our roster has an opening with your name on it

The Manager, VIP Event & Talent is responsible for designing and delivering exceptional, high‑impact experiences for Fan Duel’s most valuable customers. This role blends creative event strategy, talent coordination, operational execution, and cross‑functional leadership to ensure every activation reinforces Fan Duel’s position as the industry leader in premium sports and entertainment experiences.

You will play a key role in shaping the VIP event calendar, partnering closely with VIP teams, Marketing, Partnerships, Talent Relations, and Compliance to bring events to life—from white‑glove hospitality moments to major tentpole experiences during the biggest sports moments of the year.

This is a high‑visibility, high‑pace role for a strategic doer who thrives in fast‑moving environments and takes pride in delivering best‑in‑class service.

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 of Fan Duel’s VIP event strategy, including major sports tentpoles, market‑specific experiences, and bespoke premium activations.
• Recommend innovative event concepts based on VIP strategy, goals, and customer preferences and insights.
• Work in conjunction with VIP teams on creative visioning, and planning documents to guide alignment with key internal partners.
• Partner with Fan Duel’s Talent team to synergize on VIP talent need which include, contracting, scheduling, and activation planning.
• Manage VIP talent logistics and hospitality at events, ensuring expectations are clearly communicated and delivered with white‑glove service.
• Identify and strategize opportunities for talent to elevate VIP experiences—meet‑and‑greets, live content moments, and hospitality integrations.
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with existing and new external agencies, event vendors, talent reps, and hospitality partners.

THE STATS

What we're looking for in our next teammate

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Proven experience in event strategy, planning, and execution within VIP, luxury, or high-value customer programs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to deliver premium, customer-centric experiences.
• Analytical mindset for measuring impact and optimizing future events.
• Proven experience in operations leadership within VIP, loyalty, or high-value customer programs.
• Strong understanding of customer lifecycle management and personalized service delivery.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data-driven decision-making.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements in the industry.

ABOUT FANDUEL

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 Sportsbook, Fan Duel Sportsbook; its leading i Gaming 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.

Fan Duel 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

We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits. We offer generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave), annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance), 401k with up to a 5% match, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and more - check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards. Benefits differ across location, role, and level.

Fan Duel 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, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law. We believe Fan Duel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included.

Fan Duel 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 Benefits@fanduel.com.

The applicable salary range for this position is $102,000 - $127,000 USD, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; 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 paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. Fan Duel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.