Senior Policy & Communications Campaigns Lead

Affirm, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 164,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% covered health premiums

Remote-first flexibility

Stock purchase plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Affirm, Inc. is seeking a senior Policy Communications Lead to shape how the public understands our pay-over-time platform in a remote-first environment across the U.S.

You’ll build media strategy, partner with policy and comms teams, and elevate coverage in consumer finance and technology outlets. You’ll craft compelling narratives, manage relationships with reporters, and help executives prepare for op-eds, panels, and interviews, with base pay ranges disclosed for New York, New Jersey,

Qualifications

• 12+ years in communications with policy, business, and tech media.
• Experience running complex press strategies end to end.
• Ability to simplify complex credit and finance topics.
• Proven track record building a news-ready narrative.

Responsibilities

• Develop the strategy and run the campaign, shaping the narrative and prioritizing moments.
• Shape what becomes news by weaving affirm into conversations with outlets.
• Build the proof from original consumer research and third-party data.
• Grow a media bench and maintain trusted relationships with reporters and editors.
• Partner with public affairs to engage advocates, academics, and experts.
• Prepare executives for op-eds, panels, and interviews to reach policymakers.
• Track sentiment and adjust strategy based on earned coverage.

Skills

Campaign strategy

Media relations

Policy communications

Executive storytelling

Stakeholder management

Content development

Job description

Affirm, Inc. is seeking a senior Policy Communications Lead to shape how the public understands our pay-over-time platform in a remote-first environment across the U.S.

You’ll build media strategy, partner with policy and comms teams, and elevate coverage in consumer finance and technology outlets. You’ll craft compelling narratives, manage relationships with reporters, and help executives prepare for op-eds, panels, and interviews, with base pay ranges disclosed for New York, New Jersey,