Match Affinity is hiring a mixed methods User Researcher (UXR) to drive research efforts across the dating and social connections space. In this position, you will partner with leadership, product managers, and designers using a variety of quantitative and qualitative research methods to identify new opportunities to improve the dating journey, validate product solutions, and help us understand the "why" behind the trends we see within our analytics data. Affinity is a division of Match Group that is home to online dating apps like BLK, Chispa, Yuzu, and Upward where singles can connect based on what they have in common. Creating a sense of belonging doesn't stop at our products - it's the foundation of every team we hire. For this position we are looking for a researcher to support BLK , but you may assist with research on the other Affinity apps. 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 in our Dallas, TX, office 3 days/week.How you'll make an impact:Lead research initiatives that drive BLK towards making dating enjoyable and rewarding for black singles, using rigorous qualitative and quantitative research methods.Foster a deep understanding of a variety of user segments within BLK, and for our Affinity apps in general.Generate actionable insights to drive stakeholder decision making for a range of initiatives, including innovative new bets.Communicate insights in compelling ways; bridge alignment across teams through written reports and in-person presentations.Partner with Design and Product to make research an essential part of our practice and culture (i.e., creating documentation on best practices, advocacy of methods, partnering and mentoring on tests run by design or PMs).You'll love it here if you are:Excited to play a key role in improving dating for a number of different user segments with unique needs.Empathetic and curious — able to investigate complex and very human problems with minimal bias and egoHave a strong analytical orientation and curiosity about research and its implicationsCreative and flexible in your approach to answering questionsPassionate about conducting mixed methods research to create a more complete picture of the problem space$ 77500- $119000 a yearFactors 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 Dallas, TX. 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.#LI-CENTRAL#LI-CH1
