Senior Public Relations Manager

$128,000 - $154,000/Yr

Match Group - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

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About the position

Hinge is seeking a Senior Public Relations Manager to drive our key external and internal communications programs. In this role, you will support Hinge's global communications efforts, promoting marketing initiatives, crafting thoughtful and impactful strategies for product feature launches, and leading other company announcements to elevate the brand. As Hinge continues to scale, you will also collaborate closely with the People team to develop and refine internal communication processes, ensuring all employees are well-informed and engaged with company updates. This position is crucial in helping to shape the narrative around Hinge as a leading dating app designed to foster genuine relationships and create a less lonely world. The Senior Public Relations Manager will be responsible for creating and executing external communications strategies for product launches, brand campaigns, and company news. You will drive internal communications initiatives and messaging to keep employees informed and engaged. Building and managing relationships with internal stakeholders and agency partners will be key to your success. You will also be tasked with writing engaging materials for internal and external communications, including key messaging and blog posts. Media relations will be a significant part of your role, as you will prepare and coach spokespeople, pitch stories to tech, business, and consumer outlets, cultivate relationships with key reporters, and handle inbound media requests. Additionally, you will evaluate the success of communications initiatives to continuously improve strategies and ensure that Hinge's messaging resonates with both internal and external audiences.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute external communications strategies for product launches, brand campaigns, and company news.
• Drive internal communications initiatives and messaging to keep employees informed and engaged.
• Build and manage relationships with internal stakeholders and agency partners.
• Write engaging materials for internal and external communications, including key messaging and blog posts.
• Prepare and coach spokespeople, pitch stories to tech, business, and consumer outlets, cultivate relationships with key reporters, and handle inbound media requests.
• Evaluate the success of communications initiatives to continuously improve strategies.

Requirements

• 5-8 years in corporate communications or public relations, with a blend of in-house experience at a global tech company and agency experience.
• Proven agility in managing both external announcements and internal communications, from strategy development to execution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously and create new processes with support from the Comms team and Operations partners.
• Experience working cross-functionally as a communications advisor, interacting comfortably with senior leaders and executives.
• Exceptional written communication and storytelling skills.
• Strong track record of securing coverage and building journalist relationships across news, business, tech, and consumer sectors; experience with social-first coverage is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to develop proactive and creative PR campaigns.

Benefits

• 401(k) Matching: We match 100% of the first 10% of pre-tax 401(k) contributions you make, up to a maximum of $10,000 per year.
• Professional Growth: Get a $3,000 annual Learning & Development stipend once you've been with us for three months. You also get free access to Udemy, an online learning and teaching marketplace with over 6000 courses, starting your first day.
• Parental Leave & Planning: When you become a new parent, you're eligible for 100% paid parental leave (20 paid weeks for both birth and non-birth parents).
• Fertility Support: You'll get easy access to fertility care through Carrot, from basic treatments to fertility preservation. We also provide $10,000 toward fertility preservation. You and your spouse/domestic partner are both eligible.
• Date Stipend: All Hinge employees receive a $100 monthly stipend for epic dates- Romantic or otherwise. Hinge Premium is also free for employees and their loved ones.
• ERGs: We have eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)—Asian, Unapologetic, Disability, LGBTQIA+, Vibras, Women/Nonbinary, Parents, and Remote—that hold regular meetings, host events, and provide dedicated support to the organization & its community.