Manager, Communications, APAC

Tinder, the most popular dating app in the world, is searching for a dynamic regional communications manager to join our remarkable team. Tinder has always been driven by youth culture, and today, Tinder is used mainly by Gen Z. This group continues to influence society and challenge constrictive norms in the most profound ways. No other generation has significantly impacted the workplace, retail consumption, technology, politics, and culture in the same way. It is this generation that we believe are driving the most change that we’ve ever seen in how we date, who we date and what dating is. Go to the https://sg.tinderpressroom.com/ to read more on our current announcements about how young people have been using Tinder today 

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Tinder! We’re doing something meaningful—helping people find their people. And talking about people – Authenticity and Inclusion are hardwired here at Tinder. You’ll find opportunities to bring your light and create some best work of your life moments. You’ll be proud of the experiences you help create for humans all over the world. We are on a course to revolutionize how young adults meet and connect today; if you want to be a part of that… keep reading.

This is an exciting opportunity to mold, protect, and energetically share the compelling story of Tinder - as a progressive company, an innovative product, and a pop-cultural brand. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual with a profound understanding of the fast-changing media landscape in apac with an interest in swift decision-making, expert issues management, and spur-of-the-moment creativity.

As a generalist role, this role encompasses brand reputation driving strategy (consumer-focused comms), product communications (new features, innovation, and trust & safety) and corporate communications (crisis, reputation management and executive positioning). If you're known for your practical (read: level-headed), willing to take action approach, and creative brilliance, then this is the dream job you've been waiting for!

The Communications Manager Pan APAC will report directly to the VP of Communications, APAC, and operate from our Singapore office in a hybrid work environment which will require in office presence 2x a week. This is not a remote role and requires fluency in English including a really deep and insightful grasp of the regional bureaus of press and both traditional and new media landscape including social editorial and social influencers. Any fluency in additional languages from the region is a bonus so mention it when you apply! 

As the Communications Manager, your scope will include:

• Support the regional lead on always on requirements for comms in the region working alongside APAC comms team and the global team 
• Supervising agency resources and planning - balancing critical thinking and work at your end and using agencies effectively for implementation
• Orchestrating and supporting regional communications strategies related to global product and company narratives, as well as new product features, pr events and updates
• Collaborating with cross functional partners within Match Group and Tinder to promote trust, safety, and inclusivity narratives
• Partner with regional teams to build impactful global campaigns and brand narratives
• Devising and implementing a streamlined, concise, and creative local executive communications strategy as and when needed 
• Directly engaging with media and external partners regularly and consistently to deepen relations and build impactful exposure and understanding for the brand
• Crafting product-specific messaging and collaborating closely with product marketing, and safety teams
• Managing budget allocated efficiently and smartly to the benefit of the brand goals

Key Qualifications:

While we understand that not every candidate will “tick all the boxes”, we believe our perfect match will resonate with our Tinder Values:

One Team, One Dream

- You're a champion of simplicity, keeping communications clear and uncluttered while being resourceful enough to achieve significant results.

- Your optimism is infectious, and your ego never gets in the way of the big picture - you operate with humility.

- You understand that communications as a profession is changing and want to be a part of that change. You’re ready to explore new ways of breaking the routine. And bring ideas to the table

- You bring 5+ years of experience in the communications field, either in a corporate or agency environment.

Spark Solutions

- You've worked with partners and executives, helping to crystalize their vision and express their unique points of view.

- You appreciate a nimble and flexible environment, where being a Pan regional means you’re a leader in charge and can advance high-impact work quickly

Own it

- You're a pro at taking global storytelling into the region and can work with cross-functional teams to bring collaborative projects to life

- You consider yourself a hands-on professional with a strong network of relationships with journalists across many verticals. You’re not afraid and actually like to pick up the phone on an incoming note from a reporter, good or bad.

Embrace our Differences

- You understand this is more of a generalist role oscillating between product, consumer, corporate, and trust & safety. While your focus is on the region you are comfortable working across multiple time zones.

- You show up as an expert and someone to look up and learn from within the Global comms team and the local market teams

Never Stop Learning

- You possess the ability to devise and implement communications campaigns and can develop and expand capable of developing and expanding ambitious strategies

- You listen and respond to feedback and demonstrate clearly that you can introspect and evolve

- You are open to feedback and can quickly put it into action apart from working alongside a global/ regional team aligning with the direction of the regional leader of communications 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.