Director, Communications

Director, Communications

Tinder is undergoing one of the most meaningful brand transformations in its historyand we're looking for a Director of Communications to help shape the next chapter. This is a brand reputation role : a high-impact position for a communications leader who thrives at the intersection of narrative development, trust & safety, executive positioning, employer brand, and modern crisis comms.

You'll report to the VP of Communications, Americas and work closely with senior leadershipincluding the CEO and executives across Product, Brand, and Trust & Safetyto help tell the story of a reimagined Tinder. You'll also support comms around our new product principles and cultural evolution as we build a version of Tinder that better meets the next generation.

If you can balance cerebral, high-context narrative work with fast executionand if you operate well in ambiguitythis is the role for you.

Where you'll work : This is a hybrid role and requires in-office collaboration three times per week in our Los Angeles California office.

What You'll Own

• Narrative & Reputation Communications
• Help define and lead the overarching narrative that supports Tinder's evolution under new leadership.
• Drive messaging and media strategy around brand reputation, innovation, company values, and culture.
• Connect Tinder's product and trust shifts to broader conversations in tech, culture, and Gen Z life.
• Partner closely with the VP of Comms to develop POVs and narrative arcs around product principles, safety imperatives, and cultural relevance.
• Trust & Safety Communications
• Lead the U.S. comms strategy for Tinder's Trust & Safety work, highlighting innovation, partnerships, and user protections.
• Translate complex safety policies and product features into compelling, accessible messaging.
• Support platform launches and campaign moments that reflect our Safety Is Fundamental principle.
• Own & drive the content strategy for the Tinder Safety Center
• Executive Comms Leadership
• Lead executive communications in partnership with the VP of Comms, shaping the voice and visibility of the CEO and other senior leaders.
• Drive content development, craft messaging, and oversee coordination for speaking engagements and press opportunitiesensuring alignment with the company's narrative, culture, and reputation.
• Crisis & Issues Management
• Support real-time issues management, including message development and internal stakeholder alignment.
• Help build playbooks and processes for proactive and reactive reputation risk management.
• Coordinate cross-functional response efforts with legal, policy, and Match Group counterparts.
• Employer Brand & Internal Amplification
• Lead Tinder's employer brand storytelling across LinkedIn and other external platforms.
• Work with DE&I, People, and Internal Comms partners to elevate our talent brand.
• Curate and create stories that reflect who we are, how we work, and where we're going.

What Makes This Role Unique

Who You Are

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As a full-time employee, you'll enjoy :

$180,000 - $200,000 a year

Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

Commitment to Inclusion

At Tinder, we don't just accept difference, we celebrate it. We strive to build a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of our members around the world, and we value unique perspectives and backgrounds. Even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications, we invite you to apply and show us how your skills could transfer. Tinder is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we welcome people of all sexes, gender identities, races, ethnicities, disabilities, and other lived experiences.