Match Group · 1 week ago
Sr. Manager, Government Relations - Americas
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expMatch Group is a leading provider of dating services across the globe. They are seeking a strategic and experienced Government Relations professional to lead their engagement across North and South America, focusing primarily on the United States. The role involves developing government relations strategies, building relationships with policymakers, and advocating on priority issues to influence legislative and regulatory outcomes.
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Responsibilities
You will develop and execute comprehensive government relations strategies to advance our priorities across the United States, with support for broader Americas engagement as needed
You will build, maintain, and deepen relationships with federal and state policymakers, regulators, and key staff to influence legislative and regulatory outcomes
You will directly advocate on priority issues, representing the company in meetings, conferences, briefings, and other policy forums
You will manage external lobbying firms, consultants, and advisors and the associated budgets to extend our reach and effectiveness
You will monitor, analyze, and shape legislative and regulatory developments relevant to our business, translating them into clear strategic guidance for internal stakeholders
You will partner closely with Global Government Relations leads, Legal, Trust & Safety, Product, Brand Teams, and Corporate Communications to ensure alignment between policy positions, business priorities, and external messaging
You will help develop and refine clear, actionable policy positions and advocacy materials on complex issues
You will support senior executive advocacy efforts and 3rd party memberships in Washington, DC
You will represent the company in industry associations, coalitions, and public forums to strengthen our credibility and influence as a responsible industry leader
You will support the development of policy materials, including position papers, testimony, and consultation responses, to advance our advocacy efforts
Qualification
Required
You have a degree in law, public policy, political science, or a related field
You have a minimum of 8 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or public policy, with a focus on consumer technology or digital platforms
You have a strong understanding of U.S. legislative and regulatory processes at both the federal and state levels
You have experience working on issues such as online safety, privacy, competition, or emerging technologies
You have an established network within Congress, federal agencies, state governments, and relevant industry groups
You are an excellent communicator with the ability to articulate complex policy issues clearly and persuasively
You are a naturally curious person and are interested in making the world a less lonely place
You have a proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and global environment, and to translate policy developments into business impact
You are willing to travel at least 40% of the time
Preferred
You speak conversational Spanish (not required, but a plus)
Benefits
Mind & Body – Medical, mental health, and wellness benefits to support your overall health and well-being
Financial Wellness – Competitive compensation, 100% employer match on 401k contributions up to 10% (cap at $10,000), as well as an employee stock purchase program to help you feel supported in your financial security
Unplug – Generous PTO and 14 paid holidays so you can unplug
Career – Annual training allowance for professional development and ERG membership opportunities and events so you feel connected and empowered in your work
Family – Families come in all shapes and sizes so we offer 20 weeks of 100% paid parental leave, fertility, adoption, and child care resources, as well as pet insurance and discounts
Company Gatherings – We host company events where our employees get to know each other and build a sense of connection and belonging!
Company
Match Group
Match Group is a division of IAC &and online dating portfolio that comprises over forty brands around the world. It is a sub-organization of IAC.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Starboard Value
2025-08-06Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2024-07-15Post Ipo Equity
2015-11-18IPO
Leadership Team
Spencer Rascoff
Chief Executive Officer
Steven Bailey
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-05-22
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