Senior Director of Communications, Tinder
Americas
$245-265k
Swipe-based dating app
Be an early applicant
Swipe-based dating app
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$245-265k
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To power and inspire realconnectionsby making meeting easy and fun for every new generation of singles.
Role
Who you are
- 12+ years of experience in communications or public relations, ideally in consumer tech or a fast-paced, global organization
- Proven people leadership experience with a passion for team development and mentorship
- Deep understanding of the U.S., Canadian, and LATAM media landscapes
- Strong background in product communications, with experience launching and managing consumer tech products
- Track record of creating high-impact campaigns that connect with diverse consumer audiences
- Established media relationships across tech, business, lifestyle, and regional press
- Experience as a company spokesperson, comfortable representing the brand externally
- Experience collaborating on corporate topics, including partnerships with Government Relations teams
- Confident in developing and delivering executive communications and strategy presentations
- Strong operational skills with experience overseeing budgets and working closely with Finance
- Ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution, operating effectively across multiple stakeholders and time zones
What the job involves
- Tinder is seeking a Senior Director of Communications to lead communications strategy and execution across the U.S. , Canada, and LATAM, reporting to the Global CMO
- This role will shape regional and global narratives, guide executive visibility, manage high‑stakes issues, and lead a team of communications professionals and agency partners
- In this high‑impact role, you’ll scale Tinder’s voice across the Americas—partnering closely with Product, Marketing, Trust & Safety, and other cross‑functional teams to communicate new and evolving product features, safety commitments, and brand priorities
- You’ll oversee consumer and corporate storytelling across media, social, and cultural moments, while ensuring alignment with global messaging
- This role calls for a hands‑on, strategic leader with deep regional fluency, strong product communications expertise, and the ability to move seamlessly between consumer storytelling and corporate communications in a fast‑paced, global environment
- Lead the Communications strategy for the U.S., Canada, and LATAM, ensuring consistency while tailoring narratives to regional audiences
- Manage and mentor a high-performing team, investing in people development and strengthening both hard and soft skills
- Partner with Product to build and execute product communications strategies, clearly articulating the value of new and enhanced features
- Innovative and results-driven in reaching Gen Z through social, influencer partnerships, Substack-style publishing, and beyond
- Collaborate with Marketing to develop consumer-facing narratives that build brand love across social and cultural channels
- Serve as a company spokesperson, managing top-tier media relationships across multiple verticals
- Drive integrated communications campaigns that span product, brand, and corporate narratives
- Partner with executives to develop strategic internal and external communications, including speaking opportunities and thought leadership
- Use consumer insights and cultural trends to shape timely, relevant messaging
- Oversee budget management in partnership with Finance, approaching planning with an entrepreneurial mindset
- Support corporate communications efforts, including public policy and Government Relations alignment when needed
- Manage a complex stakeholder landscape, including Match Group functions, legal, and regional partners
Our take
In today's society, online communication is rapidly replacing face-to-face interaction across various aspects of life, including professional, platonic, and even romantic relationships. Dating apps like Tinder, with their quick sing-ups and swipe-based interface, have revolutionized the way people connect.
Tinder's innovative approach has significantly reduced the social stigma associated with online dating. This, coupled with the global rise of smartphones, has created a strong tailwind for the app. However, Tinder faces new challenges from competitors like Hinge, Bumble, and Thursday, who all capitalize on similar "swipe-based" mechanics, potentially attracting users away from the platform.
To address this, Tinder is actively seeking ways to reinvent its core product. The company is exploring the development of "Tinderverse", a shared virtual reality experience. Additionally, it is testing "Tinder Coins", an in-app currency earned through positive user behavior, allowing access to premium features. These initiatives demonstrate Tinder's commitment to remaining at the forefront of the ever-evolving online dating landscape.
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Company benefits
- Mind & Body: Take care of yourself with benefits to keep you physically and mentally healthy.
- Company Perks: As winners of Comparably’s 2022 Best Company Perks and Benefits Award, we’re proud to say we provide perks that make a difference
- Life @ Tinder: We support each other— from informal check-ins to snacks + catered lunches at HQ to the flexibility to take time off when you need it
Company HQ
Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, CA
Leadership
Jonathan Badeen
(Co-Founder)Previously Director of Design at Casting Networks before starting Tinder in 2012. Served as the Chief Strategy Officer at Tinder from 2016 to 2022.
Sean Rad
(Co-Founder)Received an honorary degree from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. Founder of Rad Fund.
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