Customer Support Representative

Boom Entertainment
Summary
Join Boom Entertainment, a company redefining sports fan engagement through innovative products like the Boom Fantasy app, and make an impact on this industry. We are seeking a fully remote Customer Support Representative to provide high-volume live support via email and live chat. This role initially requires working Thursday-Monday evenings (4:00 pm ET - midnight ET). The target hourly compensation is $15/hour (or applicable state minimum wage for U.S.-based employees). For candidates outside the U.S., compensation will be aligned with local average wages. We are looking for driven, empathetic individuals passionate about sports and technology.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in a customer support or operations role (sports, tech, start-up a plus)
- Proven ability to handle high-stakes, time-sensitive customer inquiries with empathy and professionalism, particularly in real-money or high-engagement environments
- Knowledge of and enthusiasm for sports, sports gaming, and technology are a must
- Must be located in one of the following time zones: EST, CST, MST, or PST
- Experience working with Customer Support tools like Zendesk and Intercom
- Outstanding written communicator
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- Strong internet connection and reliability
Responsibilities
- High volume live Customer Support for contest entrants via email and live chat feature - Zendesk and Intercom
- Handling support requests and escalating them to the appropriate parties
- Monitor for critical site issues and escalate to the proper channels to ensure a speedy resolution
- Resolve contest inquiries regarding sporting rules & account and billing inquiries from users
- Requests include: verifying user identities during sign-up, gameplay questions, the status of withdrawals, and more
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of online gaming fraud, payments, gaming tools, systems, and reports is highly preferred