Senior Manager, Policy & Communications Campaigns (Fintech)

Location: Remote US; candidates must be based in New York City or Washington, DC, or be willing to relocate to either location before starting. Regular time in the other city is required.

Base pay: $185,000–$245,000 per year in NY, NJ, and CT; $164,000–$224,000 per year in other U.S. states.

Company

Affirm provides transparent pay-over-time products with no late fees, hidden fees, or unexpected costs.

What you will do

• Develop campaign strategies, define audiences and sequencing, and run campaigns that influence public thinking about consumer-friendly credit.
• Shape media conversations and build relationships with reporters, editors, producers, podcasters, and independent writers covering consumer finance and policy.
• Turn original consumer research and third-party data into persuasive evidence and clear public arguments.
• Partner with public affairs and government relations to engage consumer advocates, academics, credit experts, policymakers, regulators, and advisers.
• Prepare executives and external spokespeople for op-eds, panels, interviews, briefings, and other high-impact moments.
• Measure campaign impact through media framing, language used by advocates and policymakers, and earned sentiment.

Requirements

• 12+ years of communications experience, including strong relationships across policy, business, and technology media.
• Experience running complex press strategies end to end, including complicated or high-risk situations.
• Experience leading communications on policy issues in advocacy, regulatory affairs, political campaigns, or public affairs.
• Ability to understand how policy issues are decided, who influences them, and the relevant timelines.
• Strong relationship-building, networking, proactive storytelling, and persistence.
• Ability to develop deep knowledge of underwriting, disclosure, and the credit system and explain it in plain language.
• Sharp, clear, accurate, and persuasive writing skills.
• Sound judgment in high-stakes, high-visibility situations and the ability to act quickly without undermining trust.
• Ability to collaborate across Communications, Brand, Public Affairs, Legal, and Marketing.
• Belief that transparency and accountability are brand advantages.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first work with flexibility within the country of employment, while this role requires regular time across New York City and Washington, DC.
• In-person onboarding is provided for all new hires.
• 100% subsidized medical coverage, including dental and vision for employees and dependents.
• Monthly stipends for technology, health, and wellness expenses.
• Flexible time off, generous holiday calendars, and an employee stock purchase plan.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Hiring process

• Affirm provides an inclusive interview process and accommodations for candidates with disabilities upon request.
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