Job Description

This is a hybrid role based in our Los Angeles or New York City office and will require you to be in office Tuesdays and Thursdays.

What’s so interesting about this role?

Be the ‘right hand’ of the Head of Global Communications for the premier social connector in the LGBTQ space.  There are some exciting developments happening this year at Grindr both in the US and Internationally and YOU get to help divide that narrative and get it out into the world, supporting a community that is often underserved.

What’s the job?

• Develop an overall communications strategy that will drive the Grindr business forward.
• Develop and execute effective internal communication strategies that advance company objectives.
• Create  internal messaging, including emails, newsletters, presentations, and other internal communications.
• Build and manage internal communication processes to improve information flow and collaboration among various departments.
• Promote the business via print, broadcast, radio and podcasts, and build relationships with reporters in these areas.
• Arrange and coordinate interviews for key spokespeople with TV and streaming news channels in North America and other locations as needed.
• Write and distribute press releases about technology, deals and other relevant news.
• Organize meetings with business line executives and their counterparties at key financial, tech and business media.
• Track editorial calendars to ensure Grindr’s  inclusion in relevant articles for target publications.
• Assist in managing awards process in the U.S.
• Assist in media training for Grindr executives and key personal.
• Work with the Global Communications head on internal communications and messaging.
• Monitor and distribute all news regarding the Company and those in the competitive space.
• Build and maintain a media list of key contacts.
• Maintain contracts and renewals for Vendors.
• Help manage projects and work on ad hoc projects as needed.

What we'll love about you   

• 5-10 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, and/or journalism.
• 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 Cision, 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.

We’ll really swoon if you have  

• Experience in Finance, Tech, or Corporate Communications. 
• A rolodex of existing press contacts in the business space.
• Strong social media acumen.

What you'll love about us

• Mission and Impact: Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. Your role will impact the lives of millions of LGBTQ+ people around the world. Through our success, we are making a world where the lives of our community are free, equal, and just.
• Family Insurance: Insurance premium coverage for health, dental, and vision for you and partial coverage for your dependents.
• Retirement Savings: Generous 401K plan with 6% match and immediate vest in the U.S.
• Compensation: Industry-competitive compensation and eligibility for company bonus and equity programs.
• Queer-Inclusive Benefits: Industry-leading gender-affirming offerings with up to 90% cost coverage, access to Included Health, monthly stipends for HRT, and more.
• Additional Benefits: Flexible vacation policy, monthly stipends for cell phone, internet, wellness, food, and commuting, breakfast/lunch provided onsite, and yearly travel & leisure stipend.

About Grindr

Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. With more than 13.5 million monthly active users, Grindr has become a fundamental part of the LGBTQ+ community and is charting a path to make the world more free, equal, and just. Since 2015, Grindr for Equality has advanced safety, health, and human rights for millions of Grindr users and the global LGBTQ+ community in partnership with more than 100 community organizations in every region of the world.

Our next evolution is underway as a public company that continues to grow and build meaningful experiences for our users. From social issues to product innovations, we're setting audacious goals for our community and the business, and leveraging the latest tech stacks and a culture of engineering excellence to make it happen. At the heart of our work in this new chapter is a shared set of operating principles centered around cultivating curiosity, thinking big, setting and expediting our ambitious goals, and growing through iteration; all while keeping our users #1.

Grindr is headquartered in West Hollywood, California, with offices in the Bay Area, Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. With a track record of strong financial performance and plans for continued headcount growth, we’re building a team of talented, passionate, and open-minded people who want to disrupt the dating app space, innovate products, and advance LGBTQ+ culture. Come be a part of this exciting journey with us.

Grindr is an equal-opportunity employer

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Grindr is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role will also be eligible for equity, benefits, and a company bonus program.

Los Angeles Base Pay Range

$127,500—$150,000 USD

New York Base Pay Range

$136,000—$160,000 USD

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