Business Development Operations Specialist

Know where you belong!
Match Group is a leading provider of dating products across the globe. Our portfolio includes Tinder, Hinge, Match, Meetic, PlentyOfFish, OkCupid, The League, HER, and others, each designed to spark meaningful connections for singles worldwide. Creating a sense of belonging doesn’t stop at our products - it’s the foundation of every team we hire.
When it comes to dating, the connection starts online, but the real magic happens once you meet in real life (IRL). We think the same is true for creating the best platforms, so we work together IRL 3 days/week.
Match Group 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 for BLK is a contract role that provides critical and direct support, knowledge, curation, and management for the BLK Events initiative.
In this role, you will:
Source and curate events
Knowledge and understanding of the BLK app, users, 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 for BLK
This role will focus on events and curation for BLK specifically
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 BLK users
Where You’ll Work
This role is based in Los Angeles.
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 directly able
Understanding that events work can be around the clock and open to occasional after hours 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
Our Values
Take the Lead: We don't ghost our work or each other. Just as users don't leave their matches hanging, we don't let each other down.
Move Fast: We have a bias for action and urgency. Something that could be done tomorrow would be better if done today.
Better Together: We keep connection at the heart of dating and at the heart of how we work. Just as our users are better when they connect with others, so are we when we collaborate.
Real Talk: We say the hard thing the human way. Just as we ask our users to behave with kindness and candor in our community, we expect all of us to do the same.
Safety First: We act with integrity, transparency, and consistency so people feel safe—whether they're swiping, matching, or working alongside us.
Spark Fun: We have fun to unlock creativity, fuel innovation, and help us build better experiences for daters.
Why Match Group?
Our mission is simple – to help people find love and happiness! We love our employees too and understand the importance of all life's milestones.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value the rich dynamics that diversity brings to our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), gender identity or expression, uniformed service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Period.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process — such as during pre-employment testing or interviews — please indicate this by selecting “Yes” in the accommodation request field. We’ll reach out to discuss your needs if you're selected for the interview stage.
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