Director of Policy & Strategic Communications Campaigns

Affirm, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 164,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Stipends for tech setup

Generous time off

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Affirm, Inc. is seeking an experienced communicator to shape public discourse around credit and pay-over-time products. You will design campaigns, influence coverage, and build a trusted media bench across policy and finance outlets.

You’ll collaborate with public affairs and legal teams to craft credible messaging and support executives with speaking engagements, op-eds, and panels. Remote-friendly with NYC/DC focus.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in communications or related field with policy and media experience.
• Proven track record running complex press strategies end to end.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with policy, business and tech media.

Responsibilities

• Develop the strategy and run the campaign, deciding targets and sequencing.
• Shape news coverage and weave affirm into conversations rather than react to them.
• Build proof from consumer research and data to support arguments.
• Develop a media bench and earn trust of reporters, editors, and producers.
• Partner with public affairs and government relations to build lasting relationships with advocates and experts.
• Prepare executives and spokespeople for moments that matter, from op-eds to panels.
• Track media impact and provide honest read on progress and adjustments.

Skills

Campaign mindset

Media relationships

Policy communications

Connector

Proactive instinct

Underwriting/credit policy knowledge

Sharp writing

Sound judgment

Collaborative partnership

Transparency mindset

Job description

Affirm, Inc. is seeking an experienced communicator to shape public discourse around credit and pay-over-time products. You will design campaigns, influence coverage, and build a trusted media bench across policy and finance outlets.

You’ll collaborate with public affairs and legal teams to craft credible messaging and support executives with speaking engagements, op-eds, and panels. Remote-friendly with NYC/DC focus.