We're looking for a highly-talented, results-oriented communications professional to join the Communications Team. The team advances Affirm’s business objectives in conjunction with building and protecting the company’s reputation. We do this by working closely with the media, using consistent and compelling narratives, and identifying creative storytelling opportunities.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, persuasive storyteller, critical thinker, and problem solver. They are an excellent writer, highly organized, and detail-oriented. They love spending time with reporters, have a track record of media results, and bring long-standing reporter relationships. They are collaborative, adaptable, tenacious, and excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with other leading communications experts, marketers, and cross-functional teams to advance Affirm's mission and business objectives through creative, compelling storytelling opportunities

• Support communications efforts that increase Affirm’s awareness and preference among consumers and merchants through earned media, content, and social strategies

• Develop and execute communications strategies for key company initiatives, including merchant announcements, product launches and thought leadership, creating materials such as blog posts, press releases, talking points, FAQs, and media lists

• Identify, research and design unique story angles that proactively insert Affirm into the conversation or enable meaningful participation

• Manage complex issues impacting multiple audiences, collaborating closely with XFN business partners to ensure consistent and compelling communications to clients, consumers, and media

• Coach executives, providing media training, key message development, and interview preparation

• Build and manage relationships with members of the media reaching consumers and merchants

• Define and measure the impact of communications initiatives in partnership with the broader Communications team

What we look for:

• 5-7 years of PR/communications experience — in-house and/or agency — preferably with partner and/or product communications experience and time spent in a dynamic consumer tech company environment

• Strong writer and communicator who is confident pitching ideas internally and externally

• Extraordinary teammate — no job is too big or too small — who is eager to make their mark in a fast-paced organization

• Exceptional project management skills, with a heightened attention to detail

• Understanding of data-based measurement and decision making

USA Pacific base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT): $138,800 - $208,200
USA Sapphire base pay range (all other U.S. states): $124,900 - $187,300

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