Government Affairs Intern - Summer 2026

Summary: PrizePicks is the fastest-growing sports company in North America, recognized for its leading platform in Daily Fantasy Sports. The Government Affairs Intern will support legislative tracking, advocacy project integration, and lobbying efforts, while gaining hands-on experience in the regulatory processes that shape the fantasy sports industry. Responsibilities: - Act as a force multiplier for team members throughout the country, assisting with the real-time tracking of legislation and the development of state-specific advocacy strategies - Serve as a leading architect helping to build the foundation for the future of PrizePicks advocacy efforts, auditing 2026 legislative sessions nationwide to populate our advocacy engine with updated legislator profiles and voting records - Gain hands-on exposure to the lobbying process. You will assist in preparing briefing materials for legislative meetings, drafting policy one-pagers, and helping manage our roster of external consultants and firms - Support the development of a national "Policy Playbook" by analyzing how diverse jurisdictions have updated their regulatory frameworks to accommodate industry innovation. You will help identify best-in-class legislative models and administrative precedents that align with modern fantasy sports formats to support our multi-state advocacy and compliance goals - Monitor the high-stakes 2026 electoral landscape in key national, state, and local jurisdictions. There will be a focus on gubernatorial and attorney general races Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a degree in government, politics, law, communications or similar - A Political Junkie: You follow the news like most people follow their favorite team. You understand the significance of a committee vote and aren't intimidated by a 50-page regulatory filing - Strategy-Minded: You have a passion for state and federal policy and an interest in how legislative strategy translates into business growth - Adaptable & Resilient: You thrive in fast-paced environments where the 'playbook' can change with a single court ruling or a surprise candidate entry - A Strong Communicator: You can distill complex competitive and policy dynamics into short, high-impact, and politically-attuned messaging Required Skills: Legislative tracking, Policy analysis, Lobbying support Important Skills: Political intelligence, Advocacy strategy Nice-to-Have Skills: Interest in politics Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Housing stipend for those interns relocating to Atlanta, Frequent catered lunches, Networking and collaboration with fellow interns and industry professionals, Social events with the Atlanta PrizePicks team, Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans, 401(k) plan with company match, Annual bonus, Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!), Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits, Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked, Company-wide in-person events and team outings, Lifestyle enhancement program, Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options), Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development