Director, Policy & Communications Campaigns

Affirm, Inc.; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 185,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tech stipends

Flexible time off

ESPP

Job summary

Affirm, Inc. is seeking an experienced Brand & Communications leader to shape how the world understands affirm and how we communicate about credit, consumer finance, and policy.

You will build cross‑functional narratives, work with reporters and editors, and advise executives on strategy while shaping a broader brand and comms roadmap. You will operate in a remote-first environment with time in NYC or DC and collaborate with policy, legal, and marketing teams to influence public conversations

Qualifications

• 12+ years in communications or related field.
• Proven track record shaping policy and media narratives.
• Experience managing complex press strategies end-to-end.
• Strong relationships across policy, business, and tech media.
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear language.

Responsibilities

• Develop the strategy and run the campaign, defining goals and audiences.
• Shape what becomes news by influencing coverage and conversations.
• Build evidence from research and data to support arguments.
• Earn the trust of reporters, editors, and influencers across outlets.
• Collaborate with public affairs and government relations on relationships and events.
• Prepare executives and spokespeople for high-visibility moments (op-eds, panels).
• Track coverage and sentiment to measure impact and adjust tactics.

Skills

Campaign strategy

Media relationships

Policy communications

Storytelling & writing

Strategic thinking

Job description

Affirm, Inc. is seeking an experienced Brand & Communications leader to shape how the world understands affirm and how we communicate about credit, consumer finance, and policy.

You will build cross‑functional narratives, work with reporters and editors, and advise executives on strategy while shaping a broader brand and comms roadmap. You will operate in a remote-first environment with time in NYC or DC and collaborate with policy, legal, and marketing teams to influence public conversations