Communications Intern at Match Group

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Dating, MarketingIndustries

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field
  • Strong writing, research, and organizational skills
  • Familiarity with social media trends and emerging brand collaborations
  • Interest in learning how global brands craft narratives and partnerships across regions
  • Collaborative mindset with a curiosity to learn and contribute
  • Nice to have
  • Deep Cultural Curiosity & Trend Fluency: Always ahead of trends in internet culture, viral moments, music, fashion, and social movements; spots emerging creators and understands digital trends in brand storytelling
  • Hands-On Content & Media Savvy: Experience running or curating content for a social media account, student publication, or brand; familiarity with TikTok culture, meme formats, or crafting culturally relevant copy/visual content
  • Media-Literate Storyteller: Regularly consumes outlets like The Cut, WSJ, Vogue, or NPR; recognizes how brand stories fit into cultural/media landscape and senses press-worthiness

Responsibilities

  • Support the AMER Communications team in day-to-day media monitoring, reporting, and press tracking
  • Assist in developing media lists, coverage summaries, and performance recaps
  • Help draft press materials, talking points, and briefing documents for announcements and campaigns
  • Research and identify partnership opportunities with culturally relevant brands and organizations
  • Contribute to brainstorming sessions for brand activations, events, and collaborations
  • Support influencer and creator partnership initiatives tied to brand campaigns
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Brand, Social, Legal, and Creative to ensure cohesive storytelling across regions
  • Track campaign performance metrics and compile results into presentations and reports

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

media monitoringpress trackingmedia listspress materialsdraftingtalking pointsresearchpartnership opportunitiesbrainstormingbrand activationsinfluencer partnershipscreator partnershipscommunicationsstorytelling

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the duration of the internship program?

The internship program will run from June 1 through August 31, 2026.

Is this a remote role, or does it require office work?

This is a hybrid role that requires in-office collaboration three days per week in Los Angeles, California.

What skills are required for the Communications Intern position?

Required skills include strong writing, research, and organizational skills, familiarity with social media trends and emerging brand collaborations, and a collaborative mindset with curiosity to learn.

What education is needed for this internship?

Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.

What makes a strong candidate for this Communications Intern role?

A strong candidate is passionate about storytelling, culture, and communications, with deep cultural curiosity, trend fluency, and the ability to spot emerging trends in internet culture, music, fashion, and social movements.

Match Group

Provides online dating and social discovery

About Match Group

Match Group leverages the Swipe feature® and social discovery, facilitating deeper connections through its portfolio of online dating brands, with a global presence and availability in over 40 languages.

Dallas, TexasHeadquarters
1986Year Founded
$400MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Social ImpactIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Charitable Matching Program
Retirement Matching Funds
Training and Education Allowance
Performance Bonuses
Mental Health Counseling

Risks

Increased competition from AI-driven dating apps may draw users away.
Privacy concerns and data breaches could impact reputation and operations.
Free dating apps with innovative features may pressure Match Group's pricing models.

Differentiation

Match Group offers nearly 50 brands catering to diverse dating communities.
The company generates revenue through subscription, transaction, and advertising models.
Match Group operates globally, available in over 200 countries and 40 languages.

Upsides

Increased interest in AI-driven matchmaking enhances user experience and engagement.
Growing trend of VR integration offers immersive dating experiences.
Rising demand for niche platforms caters to specific interests and communities.

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