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Senior Manager, Communications

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.

We're looking for a hardworking communications professional to join Affirm’s Communications Team, focusing primarily on corporate communications. The Communications function advances the company’s business objectives while protecting its reputation. We do this by working closely with the media, using consistent and compelling narratives, and identifying creative storytelling opportunities.

The professional will be an excellent writer, highly organized, with strong attention to detail. They will drive and support planning, pitching and executing communications efforts that advance Affirm’s narrative. They will also serve as a point of contact with key internal partners across Affirm, including senior members of our leadership team, and serve as an Affirm spokesperson for the press, and help draft press releases, blogs, presentations, talking points, and briefing documents. They have a track record of media results and they are collaborative, adaptable, tenacious, and excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What you’ll do:

This role will support Affirm’s corporate communications and you will play an instrumental part in how Affirm tells its story externally, with a specific focus on new markets and partnerships
You will develop and lead communications campaigns for key corporate initiatives
Identify and advance creative story angles, thought-leadership positions and announcements that help stakeholders better understand Affirm
Help build and strengthen relationships with members of business, technology, financial and international media
Draft and develop content to advance thought leadership, company milestones, and key strategic initiatives
Define and measure the impact of communications initiatives

What we look for:

+8 years of communications experience – in house or agency– at a finance, technology, or fast-growth organization
Cross-border communications experience
Strong writer and media relations skills
Self-starter who is eager to grow and make their mark in a fast-paced, organization
Strong project management skills – able to organize work in a focused and thorough manner but equally comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Extraordinary teammate - no job is too big or small
Understanding of data-based measurement and decision making

Pay Grade - M
Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills.

Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)

USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $180,000 - $230,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $160,000 - $210,000

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

#LI-Remote

Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company! The majority of our roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Affirmers in proximal roles have the flexibility to work remotely, but will occasionally be required to work out of their assigned Affirm office. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of their job responsibilities.

We’re extremely proud to offer competitive benefits that are anchored to our core value of people come first. Some key highlights of our benefits package include:

Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount

We believe It’s On Us to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process.

[For U.S. positions that could be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco] Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Affirm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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