The corporate communications team is looking for a communications professional who is passionate about hands-on media relations and is eager to help tell Match Group's corporate narrative of creating connections and bringing communities closer together. This role requires strong writing and organizational skills, ability to work under intense deadlines and extensive relationships across the media landscape. Experience in crisis and/or Trust & Safety communications is preferred. To be successful, you will need to be comfortable working independently in a high-paced environment with cross-functional teams spread across various geographies.
Know where you belong. Match Group is a leading provider of dating platforms across the globe. Our portfolio includes Tinder, Match, Hinge, PlentyOfFish, The League, and others, each designed to spark meaningful connections for singles worldwide. Creating a sense of belonging doesn’t stop at our platforms - it’s the foundation of every team we hire.
When it comes to dating, the connection starts online, but the real magic happens once you meet in real life (IRL).  We think the same is true for creating the best platforms, so we work together IRL in our Dallas, LA, or NYC office 2 days/week.How you’ll make an impact:You will execute strategic communications campaigns, including developing messaging, drafting media materials and handling pitching/distribution across outlets.You will oversee communications materials including briefing documents, fact sheets and briefing presentations.You will draft press releases, blog posts and other corporate materials. You will coordinate spokesperson training and messaging.You will oversee conferences and speaking opportunities for executives.You will maintain social media editorial calendars for executives. You will participate in ongoing outreach and relationship-building with key media outlets and reporters. You will build and maintain media lists and research documents. You will assist in internal distribution of key media placements, coverage reports and impact metrics.You will function as the first level of response for incoming media inquiries. You will monitor media and update executives on topical issues. You will maintain and organize key team resources, drives and documents.We could be a match if:You have a Bachelor's DegreeYou have 5+ years of experience working in a media relations or communications role, preferably a combination of agency and in-house.You have the ability to work with teams across various time zones and regions.You have superior research and written/oral communication skills.You have strong knowledge of the media landscape with relationships across key tech/business outlets.You have experience in crisis communications. You thrive in high pressure environments, with strong attention to detail, problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities. You are proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, GDrive and other office programs.What's the team like?This role will report to the Sr. Director, Trust & Safety Communications.We're highly collaborative and serve global stakeholders, so being nimble and organized is key.The Communications team multi-task in a fast-paced environment; they are excellent writers who are intrinsically motivated, detail-oriented and organized.We sweat the small stuff so others don’t have to—all while delivering high quality work.$112,000 - $140,000 a yearFactors 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 range is reflective of New York, NY.The salary range for Los Angeles, CA is $106,000-$127,000.The salary range for Dallas, TX is $100,000-$121,500.For all other locations, this salary may 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.#LI- LH1
Why Match Group?
Our mission is simple – to help people find love and happiness! We love our employees too and understand the importance of all life's milestones. Here are some of the benefits we are proud to offer:
Mind & Body – Medical, mental health, and wellness benefits to support your overall health and well-beingFinancial Wellness – Competitive compensation, 100% employer match on 401k contributions up to 10% (cap at $10,000), as well as an employee stock purchase program to help you feel supported in your financial securityUnplug – Generous PTO and 18 paid holidays so you can unplugCareer – Annual training allowance for professional development and ERG membership opportunities and events so you feel connected and empowered in your workFamily – Families come in all shapes and sizes so we offer 20 weeks of 100% paid parental leave, fertility, adoption, and child care resources, as well as pet insurance and discounts  Company Gatherings – We host fun happy hours and company events where our employees get to know each other and build a sense of connection and belonging!
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value the rich dynamics that diversity brings to our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), gender identity or expression, uniformed service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.  Period. 
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