Overview
Senior Manager, Communications Jobs in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada at Affirm
Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers theflexibilityto buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.
We’re looking for a highly-talented,results-orientedcommunications 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 arecollaborative, adaptable, tenacious, and excel in afast-paced,dynamic environment.
What You’ll Do
Partner with other leading communications experts, marketers, andcross-functional teamsto 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, case studies and thoughtleadership, 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
10+ years of PR/communications experience, including at least 3 years in-house, ideally in consumer or B2B tech environments, with a preference for candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area or New York Tri-State Area.
Proven experience developing and executing partner communications that drive high-impact results, in service of increasedbrand awarenessand preference, as well as business outcomes.
Exceptional writing andcommunication skillswith the ability to craft clear, engaging messages and confidently pitch ideas both internally and externally.
Acollaborative,results-drivenmindset, with the ability to partner across departments, influence key stakeholders, and drive initiatives forward independently.
A true team player—comfortable taking on both big and small tasks, eager to contribute to afast-paced, high-impact organization.
Excellentproject managementskills, with a sharpattention to detailand the ability to juggle multiple initiatives simultaneously.
A data-driven approach to communications, with experience measuring the impact of campaigns and refining strategies based on feedback and performance metrics.
Pay Grade – M
Equity Grade – 6
Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple andtransparentpay stru…
Title: Senior Manager, Communications
Company: Affirm
Location: Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Category: Marketing / Advertising / PR
