Events & Experiences Specialist

At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We’re not waiting for the future to arrive. We’re shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together.

The Crown Is Yours

As an Events & Experiences Specialist, you'll help bring memorable events and hospitality experiences to life for our customers and internal stakeholders. You'll coordinate major programs from planning through execution, managing event logistics, vendor relationships, budgets, and attendee experiences along the way. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll turn creative concepts and business objectives into thoughtful, well-executed experiences while identifying ways to strengthen future events.

What You'll Do

• •Serve as the production lead for planning and execution of large-scale events and national programs, managing budgets, timelines, staffing needs, logistics, contingency plans, and on-site execution.
• •Manage vendor and agency relationships while researching and sourcing vendors, execution partners, and other resources that support event objectives.
• •Support the translation of creative concepts and business objectives into comprehensive production strategies.
• •Partner with the VIP Team and cross-functional stakeholders to gather feedback, identify key learnings, and develop repeatable practices that strengthen future events.
• •Represent the DraftKings brand at events while helping deliver a consistent, high-quality experience for attendees.

What You'll Bring

• •Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• •At least 5 years of experience in experiential events, event planning, hospitality, or a related field.
• •Experience managing complex event production, including spatial planning, fabrication, scenic design, logistics, budgets, financial forecasts, and vendor negotiations.
• •Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple events, changing priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• •Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, vendors, agencies, and event attendees.
• •Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace.
• •Flexibility to travel and work nights or weekends as required for event execution, along with the ability to obtain and maintain required state gaming licenses.

Join Our Team

We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is 80,000.00 USD - 100,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process. 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.