Brand Marketing Manager

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

$115K/yr – $128K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive the Tinder US brand narrative by coordinating strategy with insights, analytics, and cross-functional partners to optimize budget, channel mix, and ROI while leading creative direction and campaign execution with a Gen Z-forward, culture-aware lens.

  • Strategy & Analytics: align goals with business metrics, connect KPIs to impact, and optimize in-flight performance.
  • Cross-functional Campaigns: own end-to-end initiatives with PR, partnerships, social, media, and product inputs.
  • Creative & Audience Ownership: develop briefs, guide creative direction, and ensure platform-specific execution on TikTok/YouTube.

Job Description

Responsibilities - Develop, implement, and execute the marketing strategy to position Tinder in the US - Work closely with Consumer Insights and Analytics, pre, and post-campaigns, to establish goals and report/track progress against business metrics, connect KPIs to business impact, and optimize budget and channel mix in-flight - Work cross-functionally and establish relationships with PR, Business Development, Social Media, Media, Partnerships, and Product to strengthen ideas and creativity and build well-rounded and effective campaigns; proactively manage cross-functional dependencies and serve as the primary marketing lead for assigned initiatives, balancing input from Brand, Media, PMM, Comms, and Legal - Plan and implement innovative ideas to promote Tinder’s brand and achieve campaign metrics - Support in leading creative agency relationships, providing structured creative direction — leading with conceptual and strategic alignment before execution detail; align the overall communication strategy with key partners - Be fully knowledgeable on the Gen Z audience, pop culture and stay current on the cultural calendar within the US - Set, communicate, and maintain timelines, budgets, and priorities on every project; own project plans end-to-end and proactively manage up on milestones, roadblocks, and leadership decision points — proactively keeping stakeholders informed - Monitor market trends both within the dating category as well as outside to generate insights for the localization of the Tinder brand narrative - Own and develop creative marketing briefs — clearly defining the user problem, objectives, and channel mix in partnership with PMM and Strategy team before moving to execution - Demonstrate deep channel expertise across key digital and social platforms (e.g., TikTok, YouTube) to guide creative strategy and inform campaign decisions - Present campaign strategy and results confidently to leadership; bring a clear strategic POV to cross-functional settings, pressure-testing assumptions and driving alignment Requirements - Bachelor’s degree (business, communications, advertising, media, or related field preferred) - 5+ years of proven experience with brand strategy - Experience working with small and large agencies, from leading briefs to 360 execution and delivery - Strong business analytical skills, experience setting critical metrics for campaigns, and used to working with data and delivering vital insights/analysis; ability to connect campaign KPIs to business impact and optimize in-flight - Innovative mind with a highly developed curiosity to try and test new things — excellent project management skills and execution abilities - Strong interpersonal skills, ability to form and maintain enduring professional relationships, and work well in a team environment - Thrive in a fast-paced environment, and high comfort level with ambiguity, and adapting to change - Organized, attentive to detail, and proactively takes initiative - Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present confidently to leadership - Deep familiarity with digital and social platforms, including platform-specific creative best practices (e.g., TikTok, YouTube, Instagram) Nice-to-have - Gen Z expert on US culture and trends Benefits - Unlimited PTO (with no waiting period), 10 annual Wellness Days - Time off to volunteer and 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, and Milk Stork, which provides access to breast milk shipping for business travel, surrogacy, and employee relocation - Investment in your development: mentorship through our MentorMatch program, access to 6,000+ online courses through Udemy, and an annual $3,000 stipend for your professional development - Investment in your wellness: access to mental health support via Modern Health, BetterHelp, and Insight Timer; paid concierge medical membership, pet insurance, fitness membership subsidy, and commuter subsidy - Free subscription to Tinder Gold
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Match Group

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Match Group is on a mission to spark meaningful connections for every single person in the world. Founded 25-years ago, Match pioneered the concept of online dating and continues to foster innovation in the online dating industry daily. With more than 20 offices around the world, the company operates more than 45 brands under its portfolio including Match, OkCupid, Tinder, and Hinge. Today, hundreds of millions of singles have found a meaningful connection using a Match Group product.

Founded in 1995
Dallas, Texas, USA
3.2K employees (362 in marketing)
56% recommend to a friend
37% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
118.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
44.4%
Direct
43.4%
Referral
8.1%
Social
2.8%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
245 (8% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
4.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4

Funding

Total Funding
$700M
Last Raise
$700M
Post IPO Debt, 7 months ago

Funding History

  • Aug 2025
    Post IPO Debt • $700M
  • Jul 2024
    Post IPO Equity

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