Senior Policy & Communications Campaigns Lead

Affirm, Inc.; Boulder (CO); Remote; USD 164,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Stipends for tech and wellness

Flexible time off

ESPP

Job summary

Affirm, Inc. is seeking a seasoned communications professional to shape public conversation about credit products and policies. You will build campaigns, influence coverage, and translate complex policy topics into clear language for diverse audiences.

You'll collaborate across Brand, Comms, Public Affairs, Legal, and Marketing to ensure consistent storytelling and effective advocacy. Remote-friendly, with some in-person coordination in major markets.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in communications with real relationships across policy, business, and tech media.
• Experience running complex press strategies end to end, including challenging situations.
• Policy communications experience in advocacy, regulatory affairs, a political campaign, or public affairs.

Responsibilities

• Develop the strategy and run the campaign. Decide what to change, with whom, and in what order.
• Shape what becomes news and weave affirm into conversations.
• Build the proof from consumer research and third-party data to strengthen arguments.
• Build the media bench by earning 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 op-eds, panels, and interviews.
• Track whether the argument shows up in coverage and sentiment.

Skills

Campaign mindset

Media relationships

Policy comms

Connector

Storytelling

Job description

Affirm, Inc. is seeking a seasoned communications professional to shape public conversation about credit products and policies. You will build campaigns, influence coverage, and translate complex policy topics into clear language for diverse audiences.

You'll collaborate across Brand, Comms, Public Affairs, Legal, and Marketing to ensure consistent storytelling and effective advocacy. Remote-friendly, with some in-person coordination in major markets.