Tinder brings people together. With tens of millions of users and a presence in every country on earth, our reach is expansive—and rapidly growing. Your work here can change the world. As a member of our Communications team, you will play a pivotal role in Tinder’s expansion into key geographic markets. We are looking for a Director of Media Relations to help lead and execute our earned media efforts across the globe. If you are strategic, analytical and results-driven—if you’re energized by the challenge of telling Tinder’s story to a diverse global market—we want to hear from you.

In this role you will:

• Act as a media relations expert and leader within the team, working to tell the Tinder story across a wide array of media verticals
• Foster and maintain top media relationships at 8-10 key outlets to support message pull-through and ownable storytelling for the brand
• Keep in consistent contact with reporters to convert them into Tinder friendlies / insiders
• Travel in-market where top media are based to maintain in-person relationships and facilitate / staff media deskside tours
• Secure media attendance and coverage around events and activations to extend reach
• Develop media strategies that will be executed both internally and externally through agency partners
• Create compelling materials that will support earned coverage conversion across verticals, including press releases, media pitches, spokesperson quotes, key messaging and briefing / background documents
• Inspire and manage junior staff as it relates to storytelling at Tinder
• Work with multiple business units to create compelling stories, including research & insights, business development, marketing and social media, content and influencer marketing
• Support all media relations verticale at Tinder, including consumer, corporate, issues management, product and executive thought leadership

We're looking for:

• At least 8-10 years of experience in leading global strategic communication teams in the consumer and technology sector, with experience running thought leadership initiatives.
• Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, or a related field is required.
• Strong roster of relationships and contacts with the media across a wide array of verticals (broadcast, print, online, etc.).
• Strategic thinker, an inspiring leader, a team player, and an excellent writer/communicator.
• Substantial experience dealing with senior executives and ability to make strategic and succinct presentations to leadership.
• Passionate about communications and about consumer empowerment.
• A positive can-do attitude about maintaining a leadership position for the company.

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• The hustle of a startup with the impact of a global business

• Tremendous opportunity to solve some of the industry’s most exciting problems

• Working with an extraordinary team of smart, creative, fun and highly motivated people

• Comprehensive health coverage, competitive salary, 401(k) match and meaningful equity

• Unlimited vacation and flexible working hours

• Daily catered lunches, endless supply of refreshments, basketball court, fitness classes and social events

• Modern, uplifting work environment in an ideal location