Director, 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 self-starter with a passion for building communications functions. This role will build and lead Affirm’s International Communications. They will be a key member of our organization with significant responsibilities and growth opportunities! We are looking for an excellent writer and leader to own Affirm’s narrative in the UK, driving greater awareness and affinity for our brand and products.

What you will do:

• Lead our International Communications function 
• Engage directly with executives on major announcements and thought leadership initiatives
• Build our international presence leveraging strategic communications
• Own Affirm’s storytelling efforts in international markets working with global, regional and local press 
• Work closely with Affirm’s Revenue team to support and amplify key business achievements and events – including speaking engagements 
• Develop communications strategy and processes, from organizing speaking opportunities, to proactively securing strategic media coverage as well as crisis and issues management
• Cultivate and maintain deep relationships with business press, consumer media, key industry opinion leaders and external stakeholders

What we look for:

• 10 years of experience working in corporate communications and/or media relations for a global brand, with expertise in managing international markets, preferably for a high-profile public company in the technology space – either in house or on agency side
• Proven record of pitching and securing strategic media coverage and managing nuanced issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience managing agencies, and putting in place scalable processes
• Experience doing scenario planning and crisis communications
• Ability to translate marketing objectives into communications strategies and plans
• Experience in B2B and B2C communications would be preferable

Pay Grade – S

Equity Grade – 7

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 monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents). In addition, the employees may be eligible for equity rewards offered by Affirm Holdings, Inc. (parent company).

GBR base pay range per year: 142,000 – 202,000

#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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