Policy Campaigns & Media Strategy Lead

Affirm, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for you and dependents

Stipends for tech setup

Generous time off and holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Affirm, Inc. is seeking a strategic communications leader to shape public understanding of its pay-over-time products and the credit system. You’ll drive policy-focused storytelling, engage with a broad set of media, and collaborate with policy and advocacy teams to influence coverage and decisions.

Based in or near New York City or Washington, DC, with regular time in the other, you’ll guide messaging, build key relationships, and ensure accuracy and clarity in high-visibility moments.

Qualifications

• Campaign mindset with arc-based thinking and structured messaging.
• Track record building trust with policy-focused media and outlets.
• Experience shaping policy and communications across complex topics.

Responsibilities

• Develop the strategy and run the campaign to shape public understanding of Affirm’s credit products.
• Shape news coverage by engaging with reporters and editors and crafting newsworthy angles.
• Turn consumer research and third-party data into credible arguments.
• Build a trusted media bench among reporters, editors, podcasters, and writers.
• Partner with public affairs to connect with consumer advocates and academics.
• Prepare executives and spokespeople for op-eds, panels, and interviews.
• Measure impact by tracking framing, sentiment, and coverage quality.

Skills

Campaign mindset

Media relationships

Policy communications

Connector

Proactive instinct

Persuasive writing

Job description

Affirm, Inc. is seeking a strategic communications leader to shape public understanding of its pay-over-time products and the credit system. You’ll drive policy-focused storytelling, engage with a broad set of media, and collaborate with policy and advocacy teams to influence coverage and decisions.

Based in or near New York City or Washington, DC, with regular time in the other, you’ll guide messaging, build key relationships, and ensure accuracy and clarity in high-visibility moments.