Consumer Communications Manager, Grindr

• 5-10 years of experience in public relations or communications
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant or related field
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, and the ability to write both strategically and creatively under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in media monitoring tools such as Meltwater, MuckRack, or Brandwatch
• A self-starter who can work independently in a fast-paced environment, driven by attention to detail and with great follow-up skills
• A team player with a willingness to roll up their sleeves on execution as we continue to grow our team
• Extensive knowledge of the US media landscape, with an already established relationship with relevant networks/publications
• A pop culture obsessed fanatic who’s eager to drive earned media coverage
• A content and social-first mindset for earned media ideation and storytelling

Desirable

• As a Consumer Communications Manager at Grindr, you will play a critical role in getting the word out about our leading LGBTQ+ social networking platform. You will be responsible for managing communications agencies, developing strong cross-functional relationships within our marketing organization, and delivering earned media results.
• This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative marketing campaigns, leverage emerging pop culture and media trends, and make a meaningful impact in the LGBTQ+ community
• Be the key point person for our consumer PR efforts for all things Grindr, including elevating our marketing and product efforts
• Drive an always-on earned media strategy that will drive the Grindr business forward and keep our product top-of-mind for our consumers
• Track editorial calendars to ensure Grindr's inclusion in relevant articles for target publications
• Work across integrated marketing, content marketing, social media and corporate communications to develop compelling narratives and messaging
• Manage our consumer comms agency partner, working as their day-to-day collaborator and partner
• Work closely with product marketing to help land product news that cuts through the noise
• Collaborate with various internal stakeholders to prioritize communications campaigns, establish project timelines, and ensure successful campaign delivery
• Identify trends relevant to the company and our industry in order to position Grindr as an industry leader
• Analyze data, gather research and understand user feedback in order to help strengthen the company’s brand perception in the marketplace
• Monitor key metrics and report on media results in a timely manner
• Provide strong internal and external communications on behalf of your work and our PR efforts
• Support the Corporate Communications team on Grindr4Equality efforts
• Write and distribute company news in owned channels and promote the business via print, broadcast, radio and podcasts, and build relationships with reporters in these areas
• Assist in managing the awards process in the U.S
• Build and maintain a media list of key contacts
• Manage contracts and renewals for vendors
• Lead on all consumer comms brief creation
• Help manage projects and work on ad hoc projects, as needed