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Creative Strategy Manager, Paid Social

    • Boston, MA
  • Marketing
  • Full time
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About DraftKings

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 a Creative Strategy Manager, Paid Social, you'll lead the creative strategy behind paid social campaigns, transforming consumer insights, cultural trends, and campaign performance into creative that drives business results. You'll partner across Marketing, Creative, Media, Analytics, Influencer, and external creative partners to shape creative direction from ideation through execution and optimization. In this role, you'll oversee the development of a creative learning strategy that transforms campaign insights into stronger creative direction, champion social-first thinking, and continuously evolve our paid social approach through experimentation and emerging technologies.

What you'll do as a Creative Strategy Manager, Paid Social

  • Lead creative strategy across paid social campaigns, ensuring every creative concept is grounded in audience insights, business priorities, and performance learnings.

  • Develop strategic creative briefs that inspire high-performing creative tailored to each social platform.

  • Translate campaign performance, experimentation, and consumer behavior into actionable creative recommendations that strengthen future campaigns.

  • Identify emerging consumer behaviors, cultural trends, and platform opportunities to continuously evolve creative strategy.

  • Partner closely with Marketing, Creative, Media, Analytics, Influencer, Production, and external agencies to develop integrated paid social campaigns.

  • Build repeatable creative testing frameworks and maintain a centralized library of learnings, best practices, and creative recommendations.

  • Lead recurring creative strategy sessions that align stakeholders around campaign priorities, performance insights, and future creative opportunities.

  • Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to improve creative ideation, strategy development, and team efficiency.

What you'll bring

  • At least 5 years of experience in Creative Strategy, Social Strategy, Performance Marketing, Brand Strategy, or a related field.

  • Proven experience developing creative strategy for paid social campaigns and translating performance insights into creative direction.

  • A deep understanding of social platforms, consumer behavior, cultural trends, and emerging digital experiences.

  • Experience partnering with Creative, Media, Analytics, Influencer, Production, and agency teams to deliver integrated marketing campaigns.

  • Outstanding creative brief writing, communication, and presentation skills.

  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Experience with creative testing methodologies and performance marketing principles.

  • Experience leveraging artificial intelligence or emerging technologies to improve creative strategy, ideation, or workflows.

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    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 102,400.00 USD - 128,000.00 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.

    Ready to Own What's Next?

    We know finding a new job can be intimidating. Don't let imposter syndrome stop you from applying! Even if you don't think you tick off every box in this job description, we'd still love for you to apply or join our Talent Community. 

    DraftKings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

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    Your Benefits

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    Health Benefits

    We take your wellbeing and health seriously. DraftKings offers comprehensive health benefits, including various medical plans, dental, and vision.

    Wellbeing Program

    You’ll have free access to programs such as free therapy sessions with Lyra Mental Health Solution, Lyra Employee Assistance Program, the Calm App, Virtual Yoga Classes, and many more.

    Parental Leave & Support

    We are proud to give 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to all global team members and offer workplace lactation support. Additionally, we are pleased to partner with Care.com, a care finder and backup childcare partner for our U.S. employees. 

    Family Planning

    DraftKings is proud to offer a range of benefits that support family planning. We've got you covered whether you’re considering adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, or other family planning.

    Flexible PTO

    Go ahead and plan your next big getaway. When you join, you'll have flexible PTO if you work in the United States.

    Pet Insurance

    Your furry babies deserve the best care, too! We’ll help you save on vet expenses for accidents, illnesses, and more through our pet insurance benefit.

    Gym Reimbursement

    Whether it’s cardio, yoga, or training for a marathon, we’ll reimburse part of your gym membership once you enroll in a health insurance plan. All you need to do is find your favorite gym.

    Financial Planning

    We’ll help you plan for your financial future and success. From 401(k) matching to programs such as Origin Financial, we’ll set you up for future healthy financial habits and goals.

    Commuter Benefits

    No matter how you commute to and from the office, we want to help you lower costs. Once you join, you’ll have access to our commuter benefits to help you save money on your daily commute.

    Tuition Reimbursement

    We want you to expand your knowledge and continue learning within your career through our Tuition Reimbursement Program. Eligible team members can receive tuition reimbursement for educational courses related to their positions or another position at DraftKings.