Assoc Operations Analyst

PART TIME REMOTE ROLE!

The Yahoo Fantasy Sports Product team oversees all games for Yahoo Sports, driven by the goal of growing user engagement and usage across our platform. Yahoo Sports is seeking a detail-oriented operator to join the team and assist in administering daily fantasy games—specifically driving operations for Daily Draw . This team member will be responsible for creating contest parameters and question sets, as well as monitoring and scoring contests in real time. If you have broad-based sports knowledge, a passion for gaming, and a track record of operational accuracy, this role offers an exciting opportunity to help deliver seamless daily experiences to millions of sports fans.

Responsibilities

• Contest Administration & Scoring: Program questions and set parameters for upcoming Daily Draw contests 3 to 5 shifts per week, monitoring events during the live window to ensure accurate, error-free scoring.

• Operational Oversight: Ensure Daily Draw continues to operate seamlessly every day while operating independently with a high attention to detail.

• Content Ideation & Research: Proactively monitor live games, transactions, and social media to flag newsworthy stories and inform upcoming contest schedules; collaborate with the product team on contest ideation.

• Community Engagement: Interact with fans and users via on-platform discussions during live windows to maintain high audience engagement.

• Data Management: Utilize Google Sheets and data sets daily to manage contest logistics, parameters, and reporting.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the broader fantasy product team to support overarching game growth, user experience, and engagement goals.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sports Management, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Experience

• 2+ years in a comparable operational or contest administration role; experience in sports, sports gaming, or sports betting (e.g., DraftKings, FanDuel, Underdog, PrizePicks) is strongly preferred.

• Broad-based sports knowledge and passion across major leagues, with a strong focus on football (NFL/College), basketball (NBA/College Men’s & Women’s), and baseball (MLB).

• Proven proficiency working with data and fluency in Google Sheets.

• Experience working in sports or sports-adjacent businesses during off-peak hours (nights and weekends) around live sporting events.

• Preferred: Knowledge of key sports betting concepts, sportsbook offerings, and oddsmaking principles.

Additional Information

• Work Location & Schedule: Fully remote position (open to any time zone within the continental US); requires willingness to work nights and weekends aligned with live sporting event windows (no travel required).

• Work Style: Seeking a proactive self-starter and fast learner who values accuracy and asks questions rather than making assumptions.