Grindr
The world's largest app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people.
West Hollywood , CA
Hybrid

Copywriter

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Why work at Grindr?

Grindr is among the top highest grossing apps in the iOS App Store and boasts some of the most engaged users across all social networking apps. We offer a fun, constantly evolving, agile startup environment that enables and rewards innovation, teamwork, and diligence.

Situated right in the heart of West Hollywood, we're the No. 1 location-based mobile social app on the market, and we cater to a massive user base of 3 million daily active users in every country in the world. Since our inception in 2009, we've been dedicated to finding new and better ways to connect people using mobile technology.

 

Summary

Grindr is seeking a Copywriter to concept and create content and further evolve the brand through our unique voice. This role works closely with the rest of the Marketing team and reports to the Senior Copywriter. You’ll be partnering with the Content Manager to expand our social and lifestyle credibility through strategic, innovative, creative and own-able brand engagement on social media, our online content portal and in-app engagements. By creating compelling editorial and video content driven initiatives, you’ll help influence the acquisition and engagement of our customers as well as getting a lot of likes and shares along the way.

 

Responsibilities

  • Create awareness of and interaction with the Grindr brand through strategic and engaging content
  • Write copy for within the Grindr app and on our app store
  • Create and write copy for advertisements purchased by third party brands
  • Work with the Grindr product team to develop strategies to support business initiatives and drive targeted conversion through digital channels
  • Work with the Content Manager to align the voice of the brand, strategy, planning, and execution to acquire and re-engage our community across all channels including Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, YouTube (and future social engagement opportunities as they arise)
  • Identify and partner with other online influencers to create collaborative content.
  • Support eCommerce in creating copy for original promotions and events
  • Build and maintain content calendars across all social media channels
  • Curate articles and videos to share out on our social media channels
  • Identify and amplify trending topics and memes

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications or a related field
  • 2+ years of copywriting experience for an agency and/or in-house for a recognized brand
  • Experience managing social media channels
  • Strong communicator with an irreverent sense of humor and an ability to provoke
  • Understanding and experience with creating engaging content that speaks to a global audience

Benefits & Perks

  • Full coverage medical and dental insurance
  • Unlimited sick policy
  • Competitive Salaries and Options
  • 401(k)
  • Catered lunch, every day
  • Stocked kitchen
  • Free on-site parking
  • Casual dress environment

 

Grindr is an equal opportunity employer

*Recruiting firms that submit resumes to Grindr without first entering into a written contract will not be entitled to any compensation on candidates referred by that firm.

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What are Grindr Perks + Benefits

Grindr Benefits Overview

Benefits & Perks

100% covered medical, dental and vision insurance
Generous Parental Leave
Generous Time Off Policy
2 - Company Wide Shutdown Weeks
Competitive Salaries
401(k)- Matching
Monthly Lifestyle Stipend
Monthly Work From Home Stipends (internet & Cell Phone)
Monthly Commuter Stipend
Annual Travel & Leisure Stipend
Fully catered breakfast & lunch onsite
Casual dress environment

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Hybrid work model
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Highly diverse management team
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Diversity recruitment program
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Our dental plan covers $5000 (Premier PPO) $1500 (Standard PPO) of expenses.
Vision insurance
The vision benefits plan covers $250 for glasses and contact lenses.
Health insurance
Life insurance
Life insurance is offered at a flat rate to a $75,000 value.
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Transgender health care benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Performance bonus
Pay transparency
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Flexible time off
Floating holidays
Bereavement leave benefits
Company-wide vacation
We have 2 company-wide "Offline Weeks" each year (one in summer, one in winter) where the company disconnects for some R+R.
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Pet friendly
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks

Additional Perks + Benefits

Grindr offers a holistic benefits package that allows employees to leverage as needed. Not only do we have generous health/dental/vision/PTO policies, but we have thoughtfully designed a benefits program to support employees.

We have partnered with Included Health and Folx Health to help our LGBTQ employees navigate healthcare and receive the support they need.

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