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UX Research Intern - Fall 2025

At PrizePicks, we are the fastest-growing sports company in North America, as recognized by Inc. 5000. As the leading platform for Daily Fantasy Sports, we cover a diverse range of sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and Esports titles like League of Legends and Counter-Strike. Our team of over 450 employees thrives in an inclusive culture that values individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their level of sports fandom. Ready to reimagine the DFS industry together? 

We’re looking for a thoughtful and driven UX Research Intern to join our team! This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside senior researchers, gain exposure to the entire research process, and make a tangible impact on our products. The ideal candidate brings curiosity, a strong sense of independence and initiative, as well as a foundational understanding of basic UX Research methods and principles. This is a highly collaborative internship where you’ll get to partner closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., product management, design) and learn the practical application of UXR in product development.

What you’ll do:

  • Partner closely with the PrizePicks UX Research team and learn by both observing/shadowing other UXRs and participating in end-to-end research studies
  • Collaborate with Senior UX Researchers to identify research opportunities and assist with the creation of study materials (e.g., research plans, discussion guides)
  • Conduct hands-on research: Gain practical experience with core UX research methods, including usability testing and in-depth interviewing
  • Analyze and synthesize data: Help organize, analyze, and interpret qualitative data to identify key themes and insights.
  • Communicate findings: Assist in preparing and presenting research findings in a clear, concise, and compelling manner to various cross-functional partners, enhancing the user experience

What you have:

  • Basic familiarity with UX Research processes and qualitative methods (e.g., usability testing)
  • Strong willingness to learn and challenge yourself: An enthusiastic and proactive attitude towards acquiring new skills and knowledge in UX Research
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical mindset and an enthusiasm for solving interesting problems 
  • Strong willingness to learn and adapt, with the ability to accept and incorporate feedback from mentors

What makes you stand out:

  • Coursework or a degree in Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Cognitive Science, Anthropology, or similar
  • A portfolio demonstrating your academic and/or personal research projects
  • Familiarity (or a passion!) with sports, daily fantasy, sports betting, etc.

Where you’ll live:

  • This is an on-site position requiring the employee to work full-time from our PrizePicks headquarters in Atlanta. #LI-Onsite

Working at PrizePicks:

The typical salary range for this position is $35.00 to $38.00. At PrizePicks, we consider your role, level, and where you'll be working when determining our salary ranges. The compensation info you see on our job postings gives you an idea of the starting pay range for the position. Your actual pay within that range will depend on your specific work location, as well as your skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter will be happy to chat more about the specific pay range for your location and how we arrived at it during the hiring process. 

This application period will remain open for 30 days. We’re committed to finding the best candidate, so this date may be adjusted, and any changes will be reflected in this posting.

Date Posted:  7/28/2025

 

Benefits you’ll receive:

In addition to your great compensation package, full-time employees will be eligible for the following perks: 

  • 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

You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.  We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 

PrizePicks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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