Lead policy and communications campaigns to reshape public understanding of consumer-friendly credit, building media relationships and narratives that reach reporters, advocates, and policymakers at a remote-first fintech company.
What you’ll do
Develop the campaign strategy and determine target audiences and sequencing
Shape what becomes news by engaging reporters and editors proactively
Build proof points from consumer research and third-party data
Build and maintain relationships with a focused set of media contacts
Partner with public affairs to engage advocates, academics, and credit experts
Track and measure whether the argument is shifting the conversation
What you’ll need
12+ years in communications with media relationships across policy, business, and tech
Experience running communications on policy issues
Campaign mindset with a bias for creating stories proactively
Ability to grasp complex credit topics and explain them in plain language
Sharp, persuasive writing that convinces skeptical audiences
Strong collaboration across Comms, Brand, Public Affairs, Legal, and Marketing
Benefits
100% subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependentsMonthly stipends for tech, health, and wellnessFlexible time off and generous holiday calendarsEmployee stock purchase plan and equity rewards401(k) matchingHome-office stipend for remote employees
Original job description
At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.About the Brand and Communications TeamBrand & Communications shapes how the world understands Affirm and how Affirm shows up in it. We meet people where perception forms: in…