Senior Communications Manager

Match Group

Senior Communications Manager shaping Tinder's dating-product launches through data-backed narratives. Partnering with product and brand teams to secure compelling media coverage.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $155,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and leading communications strategies for product launches, with a strong focus on consumer storytelling and data-driven narratives. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage media relationships effectively.

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Communications StrategyProduct StorytellingData FluencyCross-Functional CollaborationMedia Relationships

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Hard Skills

Feature Launch ManagementData AnalysisConsumer Tech StorytellingNarrative DevelopmentPress Pitching

Soft Skills

CuriosityCreativityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Analytics Tools

Industry Keywords

Consumer TechMedia LandscapeProduct MarketingBehavioral DataPR Agency Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead communications strategy for major feature launches, partnering with Product, Product Marketing, and Brand from early planning through launch day
Translate product improvements into consumer-focused stories explaining why features make dating better
Turn complex product areas into simple, credible narratives with clear proof points
Identify creative, non-obvious angles in Tinder's product and behavioral data and turn them into pitchable stories
Request and scope data pulls with Analytics
Shepherd data-backed claims through methodology, sample-size, and sign-off approval before external use
Package approved data and narratives for PR agency partners' in-market outreach
Bring communications perspectives into cross-functional launch planning and help shape narratives
Draft pitches and maintain press relationships
Report to the Head of Global Communications
Partner with Product, Product Marketing, Analytics, and Brand from early feature planning
Operate from the New York office in a hybrid environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in communications, ideally spanning product and consumer storytelling in consumer tech
Hands-on management of feature launches with cross-functional teams, from strategy through placement
Strong ability to identify meaningful signals in product roadmaps or datasets
Understanding of changes in the media landscape
Curiosity about podcasts and social-first reporters, as well as traditional trade and consumer press
Established media relationships and ability to handle reporter inquiries directly
Comfort collaborating early with Product, Product Marketing, and Brand
Data fluency sufficient to analyze behavioral numbers or performance metrics and find compelling story angles
Agency background, experience with consumer-tech claims approval processes, and range across product-feature, brand, and cultural storytelling are nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Vacation
10 Sick Days
Time off to volunteer
Charitable donations matched up to $15,000 annually
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
100% 401(k) employer match up to 10%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
100% paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
Family forming benefits
MentorMatch mentorship program
Access to 6,000+ online courses through Udemy
Annual $3,000 professional development stipend
Mental health support via Modern Health
Paid concierge medical membership
Pet insurance
Fitness membership subsidy
Commuter subsidy
Free subscription to Tinder Gold