This is a hybrid role based out of San Francisco or Los Angeles (West Hollywood) offices and will require you to be in office Tuesdays and Thursdays.
What’s so interesting about this role?
We are seeking a Head of Safety to lead Grindr’s work to keep our community safe from bad actors and inappropriate content, ensure we’re proactively using best practices and the best technologies to protect and serve our users, and maintain compliance with applicable legal requirements and industry standards.
With more than 13.5 million monthly active users across virtually all countries, Grindr has become a fundamental part of the global LGBTQ+ community. As an app that often facilitates in-person interactions, safety is a unique and important consideration for us. This is especially apparent as nearly 80% of our users live outside the US, including 64 countries in which it is illegal to be gay.
In this imactful & critical role, you will work with a dynamic team dedicated to preventing and addressing issues related to harassment, abuse, and inappropriate content. This is a unique opportunity to utilize your expertise in Trust & Safety policy and moderation operations to promote our mission of connecting the LGBTQ+ community and keeping them safe.
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About Grindr
Grindr is building the global gayborhood in your pocket. With more than 13.5 million monthly active users, Grindr has become a fundamental part of the LGBTQ+ community and is charting a path to make the world more free, equal, and just. Since 2015, Grindr for Equality has advanced safety, health, and human rights for millions of Grindr users and the global LGBTQ+ community in partnership with more than 100 community organizations in every region of the world.
Our next evolution is underway as a public company that continues to grow and build meaningful experiences for our users. From social issues to product innovations, we're setting audacious goals for our community and the business, and leveraging the latest tech stacks and a culture of engineering excellence to make it happen. At the heart of our work in this new chapter is a shared set of operating principles centered around cultivating curiosity, thinking big, setting and expediting our ambitious goals, and growing through iteration; all while keeping our users #1.
Grindr is headquartered in West Hollywood, California, with offices in the Bay Area, Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. With a track record of strong financial performance and plans for continued headcount growth, we’re building a team of talented, passionate, and open-minded people who want to disrupt the dating app space, innovate products, and advance LGBTQ+ culture. Come be a part of this exciting journey with us.
Grindr is an equal-opportunity employer
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Grindr is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role will also be eligible for equity, benefits, and a company bonus program.
