Business Development Operations Specialist

Tinder is investing in bringing people together beyond the screen. Our Events program curates in-person experiences that give members new ways to connect - and we're scaling fast. The Business Development Operations Specialist is a contract role that provides critical and direct support, knowledge, curation, and management for the Events priority initiative. In this role, you will: Source and curate events - Knowledge and understanding of Gen Z trends and values - Curation of a variety of unique events for all users, genders, and orientations Manage partner events - Working with our direct partners on day to day comms, issues, questions, event curation, maintenance, in-app insertion and edits when needed Maintain event inventory by city or MG brand - You will be the main owner and directly responsible individual for a subset of cities or MG brands and their ongoing event inventory - This means consistently, on a day to day basis, owning the selection, curation, copy, image, insertion, and editing of each event in your city Apply judgement - Be able to quickly distinguish and evaluate all qualities and factors of an event that will or won't appeal to Tinder users Where You'll Work - Two (2) contractors will be based in or around Los Angeles, with a willingness to work in our West Hollywood office three (3) days per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. This is a one year contract. We operate within a hybrid schedule which includes WFH two (2) days per week on Monday and Friday. You'll need: - Bachelors Degree - Experience planning small-to-mid-size events, especially for Gen Z - Experience with high volume metadata and asset management - Fluent in TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, including formats, trends, and what actually performs with Gen Z - A pulse on culture, creators, and what makes a partnership feel authentic rather than transactional - Knowledge and experience in Google Suite and familiarity with AI tools - Proactive with a bias for speed and problem-solving directly when able - Understanding that events work is around the clock; and open to occasional late night and weekend work Nice to have: - International or study abroad experience with interest and understanding of pop culture outside of the US - Conversational Spanish, Portuguese, and/or French $120,000 - $139,000 a year The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $139,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary range is reflective of a position based in Los Angeles, CA. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. As a full-time employee, you'll enjoy: - Flexible Vacation, 10 Sick 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) and family forming benefits - 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, paid concierge medical membership, pet insurance, fitness membership subsidy, and commuter subsidy - Free subscription to Tinder Gold