Policy & Communications Campaigns Lead

Affirm, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 148,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for you and dependents

Monthly tech and wellness stipends

Generous time off and holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Affirm, Inc. is seeking a seasoned communications professional to lead brand and policy storytelling. This role focuses on shaping public understanding of consumer credit and Affirm’s mission, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and building relationships with journalists and policymakers.

Based in NYC/DC with remote flexibility, the position drives high-visibility communications across audiences. You’ll craft narratives, manage campaigns, and prep executives for media appearances, while

Qualifications

• 12+ years in communications or related fields.
• Experience running complex press strategies end-to-end.
• Understanding of policy, regulatory affairs or public affairs.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy and run campaigns to shape public conversation.
• Shape what becomes news and weave affirm into coverage.
• Turn consumer research and data into persuasive arguments without us in the room.
• Build a trusted media bench across reporters, editors, and producers.
• Partner with public affairs and government relations for lasting relationships.
• Prepare executives and spokespeople for moments that matter (op-eds, panels).
• Track and report on the effectiveness of the communications strategy.

Skills

Campaign mindset

Media relationships

Policy communications

Connector

Proactive storytelling

Complex subject mastery

Clear writing

Judgment under pressure

Collaborative partner

Transparency mindset

Job description

Affirm, Inc. is seeking a seasoned communications professional to lead brand and policy storytelling. This role focuses on shaping public understanding of consumer credit and Affirm’s mission, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and building relationships with journalists and policymakers.

Based in NYC/DC with remote flexibility, the position drives high-visibility communications across audiences. You’ll craft narratives, manage campaigns, and prep executives for media appearances, while