Senior Manager, Policy & Communications Campaigns

The role

This person will develop and run communication campaigns to shape public understanding of credit. They will build media relationships, partner with public affairs teams, and prepare executives for high-stakes moments.

What you will do

• Develop the strategy and run the campaign.
• Shape what becomes news.
• Help shape original consumer research and third-party data into evidence.
• Build the media bench by earning trust with reporters, editors, and producers.
• Partner on outside voices with public affairs and government relations teams.
• Prepare executives and outside spokespeople for op-eds, panels, and interviews.
• Track whether the argument is showing up in media framing and sentiment.

Required qualifications

• 12+ years in communications.
• Real relationships across policy, business, and tech media.
• Track record running complicated press strategies end to end.
• Experience running communications on policy issues in advocacy, regulatory affairs, a political campaign, or a public affairs practice.
• Ability to get deep on underwriting, disclosure, and the credit system and explain it in plain language.
• Sharp, persuasive writing.
• Sound judgment in high-stakes, high-visibility moments.
• Strong working relationships across Comms, Brand, Public Affairs, Legal, and Marketing.

Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and dependents.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending.
• Flexible time off.
• Generous holiday calendars.
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) to buy Affirm stock at a discount.

Before you apply

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Candidates must be based in New York City or Washington, DC (or surrounding area), or be willing to relocate before start date.

About the company

Affirm provides a clear, predictable way to pay over time with no hidden fees or surprises. The Brand & Communications team shapes how the world understands the brand through culture, press, and owned channels.