Senior Policy & Communications Campaigns Lead

Affirm, Inc.; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 164,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for employees and deps

Monthly tech & health stipends

Generous time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Affirm is seeking a seasoned communications professional to shape public understanding of credit and pay-over-time products. Based in New York City or Washington, DC, or fully remote in the U.S., you will lead strategy, craft compelling narratives, and build relationships with reporters, policymakers, and advocates.

You will collaborate with policy, research, and brand teams to turn complex topics into clear language, drive coverage, and support executive communications.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in communications or public affairs with policy exposure.
• Proven track record building trusted relationships with media and policymakers.
• Ability to craft clear, persuasive narratives on complex topics.

Responsibilities

• Develop overall communications strategy and campaigns to shape public understanding.
• Shape news angles and pitch stories to outlets; integrate policy perspectives.
• Translate research and data into accessible, credible arguments.
• Build a durable media bench across reporters, editors, and influencers.
• Partner with public affairs to engage academics, advocates, and regulators.
• Prepare executives and spokespeople for key moments and interviews.
• Track coverage and sentiment; report on messaging effectiveness.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic thinking

Policy communications

Writing & storytelling

Stakeholder management

Job description

Affirm is seeking a seasoned communications professional to shape public understanding of credit and pay-over-time products. Based in New York City or Washington, DC, or fully remote in the U.S., you will lead strategy, craft compelling narratives, and build relationships with reporters, policymakers, and advocates.

You will collaborate with policy, research, and brand teams to turn complex topics into clear language, drive coverage, and support executive communications.