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Hinge · 2 days ago

Director, External Communications

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$197K/yr - $235K/yr

8+ years exp

Hinge is the dating app designed to be deleted, on a mission to inspire intimate connections and create a less lonely world. They are seeking a strategic, creative, and mission-driven Director of External Communications to shape the brand’s presence, lead the external narrative, and deepen understanding of Hinge’s mission and impact.

DatingInternetMobile Apps

Responsibilities

Lead our global external communications strategy across brand, product, and tech narratives

Shape storytelling that highlights Hinge’s innovation, purpose, and cultural relevance

Build and maintain strong relationships with key media across tech, lifestyle, and business outlets

Partner with internal teams across Marketing, Product, Tech, Research, and external agency partners to surface and amplify meaningful stories

Support executive visibility tied to product innovation and announcements

Steer consistent messaging throughout external storytelling efforts — helping align messaging across markets

Guide the transformation of internal research and behavioral insights into compelling earned media stories and reports

Oversee press bench of trusted experts to tell culturally relevant stories about modern dating that spark real conversations

Manage consumer listening in support of key business needs

Analyze the impact of our communications and adjust the strategy based on the insights gained

Manage a small team and agency partners – fostering clarity, creativity, and accountability

Stay calm, clear, and grounded during fast-moving or high-pressure moments

Qualification

Communications strategyMedia relationsStorytelling skillsEditorial instinctsAnalytical insightTeam managementCuriosity about techCultural engagementCollaboration skillsWriting skillsProject management

Required

8+ years experience in communications, ideally within mission-driven consumer tech

Must have proven experience managing a team with a collaborative, supportive approach

Strong editorial instincts and storytelling skills

Exceptional writing and media pitching skills

Strong collaboration skills across various business functions

Strategic thinker with sound business judgment and analytical insight

Calm, organized, and effective at managing multiple projects simultaneously

Curious about emerging tech (especially AI) and its impact on connection and culture

Culturally engaged and attuned to conversations shaping dating and relationships

Energized by Hinge's mission to create a less lonely world

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 an 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 a stipend towards 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+, Raices, Women/Nonbinary, Parents —that hold regular meetings, host events, and provide dedicated support to the organization & its community.