Why work at Grindr?

Since 2009, Grindr has built the world’s largest social network for gay, bi, trans, and queer people. Now more than just an app, we’re a family of lifestyle brands with the shared mission to connect LGBTQ people with the world around them:

• Grindr – The location-based social app that started it all. Over 3 million people use Grindr daily, from every country on the planet.
• INTO – A digital magazine dedicated to queer perspectives: news, culture, commentary, video, and more.
• Grindr for Equality (G4E) – Our social mission to promote justice, health, and safety for LGBTQ individuals around the globe.
• Gaymoji – A one-of-a-kind collection of over 500+ stickers available on iOS, Android, and in the Grindr app.
• Slumbr – An event series for the high-minded partygoer, combining fashion, music, and art.

Behind the brands, Grindr is an inclusive and passionate family of thinkers, innovators, leaders, and most importantly, doers. We’re fueled by endless curiosity, constant collaboration, and a knack for crossing every finish line – all within an agile growth environment. We also enjoy tons of perks, great social events, and stunning views from our HQ in West Hollywood.

Summary

Grindr’s Director, Digital Integrated Marketing & Advertising will work across our portfolio of brands -- including Grindr, INTO, Slumbr, and Gaymoji -- to drive and expand our business. We’re looking for the right balance of creative storytelling, pitch deck development, team leadership, and project management. Reporting to the VP of Brand Partnerships & Advertising, the Director of Ad Sales Marketing will manage several full-time employees and contractors in our West Hollywood Headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Team Management: Lead the team and guide sales initiatives for digital and web. 
• RFPs and Pitch Decks: Partner with the sales team to develop compelling RFP responses and pitch decks that focus on LGBTQ+ content across multiple client industries, including travel & hospitality, entertainment & media, fashion, retail, pharma, and more.
• Creative Development: Lead our brand partnerships creative development process, including creation of sales collateral, surveys, case studies, creative briefs, mock-ups, custom editorials, campaign wrap reports, ad spec sheet, product catalogs, and brand press kit. Manage the creative services team in their development of static and rich media desktop and mobile ad units for client and partner campaigns.
• Project Management: Manage and prioritize workflow of creative design requests for proposals, pitch decks, ad campaigns, and ad hoc projects amongst Brand Partnerships creative services internal and external resources to ensure quick turnaround times and efficient delivery of excellent work product.
• Cross-team collaboration: Proactively manage relationships across multiple departments, including Brand Partnerships & Advertising, Marketing, and Product to develop compelling integrated solutions for our clients to drive shared outcomes

Requirements

• 7+ years of integrated sales marketing experience preferably at a digital publisher or entertainment company
• 3+ years experience managing an integrated marketing team
• Bachelor’s degree in design, marketing, business, communications, or another related field, MBA a plus
• Lead and influence the team in a fast-paced, creative environment subject to change and ambiguity
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to craft compelling and original storylines and campaign ideas
• Knack for design
• Ability to manage and work under tight deadlines and prioritize resources
• Influential and collaborative team player across multiple levels

Benefits & Perks

• Full coverage medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous parental leave
• Unlimited sick policy
• Competitive Salaries
• 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.