Senior Manager, Policy & Communications Campaigns

Affirm

. Develop campaign strategy, objectives, sequencing, timing, and messaging .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $185,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in developing and executing communications strategies, particularly in policy advocacy and public affairs. Proven ability to build relationships with media and stakeholders while effectively communicating complex policy issues in an accessible manner.

Highest-signal resume keywords

12+ Years In CommunicationsPolicy Advocacy ExperienceMedia Relationship ManagementPersuasive Writing SkillsStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Campaign Strategy DevelopmentConsumer Research AnalysisMedia Coverage ShapingPress Strategy ExecutionPolicy Communication

Soft Skills

Proactive Story CreationSound JudgmentRelationship BuildingClear CommunicationPersistence

Industry Keywords

Public AffairsRegulatory AffairsPolitical CampaignsConsumer AdvocacyCredit System Understanding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop campaign strategy, objectives, sequencing, timing, and messaging
Run policy and communications campaigns that shift public understanding of consumer-friendly credit
Shape media coverage and participate in conversations determining what becomes news
Develop original consumer research and third-party data into persuasive evidence
Build trusted relationships with reporters, columnists, editors, producers, podcasters, and independent writers
Partner with public affairs and government relations to build relationships with consumer advocates, academics, and credit experts
Design dinners, briefings, and roundtables to connect stakeholders and pressure-test arguments
Prepare executives and external spokespeople for op-eds, panels, and interviews
Work with public affairs to communicate key themes to policymakers, regulators, and advisers
Track media framing, advocate and policymaker language, and earned sentiment
Collaborate across Communications, Brand, Public Affairs, Legal, and Marketing

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years in communications
Real relationships across policy, business, and tech media
Track record running complicated press strategies end to end, including complex or sticky situations
Communications experience on policy issues in advocacy, regulatory affairs, political campaigns, or public affairs
Understanding of how policy issues are decided, who influences them, and relevant timelines
Ability to build and maintain relationships across professional domains
Proactive story creation and persistence
Ability to learn underwriting, disclosure, and the credit system and explain them in plain language
Sharp, persuasive, clear, accurate, and convincing writing
Sound judgment in high-stakes, high-visibility situations
Strong working relationships across Communications, Brand, Public Affairs, Legal, and Marketing
Candidates must be based in New York City or Washington, DC, or surrounding areas, or willing to relocate before starting
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity rewards may be included in the total compensation package
Monthly stipends for health, wellness, and tech spending
100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and dependents
Dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Remote-first work arrangement
Flexible time off
Generous holiday calendars
Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with discounted Affirm stock
Inclusive interview process with accommodations for candidates with disabilities
In-person onboarding experience for all new hires