Senior Policy & Communications Campaigns Lead

Affirm, Inc.; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 164,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% covered health premiums for you &

Monthly tech and health stipends

Flexible time off

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Affirm, Inc. is seeking a seasoned communications leader to shape public conversations around credit and consumer finance.

You will lead campaigns, shape narratives, and translate research into credible arguments for diverse audiences, including reporters, policymakers, and advocates. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to build trust, manage external messaging, and drive coverage that advances our brand and policy objectives.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in communications with policy, business and tech media
• Experience running complex press strategies end to end
• Proven ability to influence coverage and public discourse
• Strong writing and storytelling under high-visibility pressure
• Ability to build lasting relationships with advocates, academics, and reporters

Responsibilities

• Develop strategy and run campaigns to shift public conversation
• Shape news coverage by proactively influencing conversations
• Turn research and data into compelling, credible arguments
• Build a trusted media bench across reporters, editors, and influencers
• Partner with public affairs and government relations to engage stakeholders
• Prepare executives and spokespeople for moments in media
• Track media impact and adjust strategy based on signals

Skills

Campaign mindset

Media relationships

Policy communications

Connector

Proactive instinct

Complex subject fluency

Persuasive writing

Sound judgment

Collaborative partnership

Transparency advocacy

Job description

Affirm, Inc. is seeking a seasoned communications leader to shape public conversations around credit and consumer finance.

You will lead campaigns, shape narratives, and translate research into credible arguments for diverse audiences, including reporters, policymakers, and advocates. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to build trust, manage external messaging, and drive coverage that advances our brand and policy objectives.