Affirm

Copywriting Lead

Affirm$89K — $139K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Canada
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in copywriting or content design, preferably in technology or product environments.
  • Experience writing across various platforms: email, push notifications, web, and in-app messaging.
  • Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including product marketing and design.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced setting.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on clarity and consistency in written content.
  • Familiarity with legal compliance processes for content approval.
  • Creative mindset with a passion for innovative content solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Write and refine content across product touchpoints for consistent voice and tone.
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Marketing, and Legal to align messaging with user needs and business objectives.
  • Develop messaging frameworks and writing standards for scalable, consistent content.
  • Drive content strategies through campaign ideation and A/B testing to enhance user experience.
  • Refine Affirm's voice and tone across digital channels for consumers and merchants.
  • Analyze performance metrics to optimize content based on feedback and testing insights.
  • Ensure all content complies with regulatory standards and internal guidelines.

Benefits

  • 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for employees and dependents.
  • Generous stipends for Technology, Food, lifestyle needs, and family planning expenses.
  • Competitive vacation and holiday schedules for time off.
  • Employee stock purchase plan offering shares at a discount.
Full Job Description
This role is based on the Creative Content Team, which is part of the larger Content Design Team at Affirm. We're the heart of Affirm's communications, UX experiences, and products shaping how we engage with our users across both web and the Affirm app. You'll join a lively group of 10+ Content Designers who work independently and collaboratively to create clear, user-friendly, and effective product experiences. As part of the overall Product organization at Affirm, we ensure that every user interaction is meaningful and aligned with Affirm's broader goals, seamlessly integrating messaging into product touchpoints.

We're looking for a senior-level Product Copywriter to join our team, playing an essential role in shaping and delivering clear, impactful messaging across our product and marketing communications-specifically email, push notifications, and web. If you're looking to contribute meaningfully to high-visibility projects and grow within a forward-thinking, creative team, this is an exciting opportunity.

What You'll Do
  • Write and refine content across product touchpoints, including email, push notifications, in-app messaging, and web, ensuring a consistent voice and tone.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Managers, Product Marketing, Design, and Legal & Compliance to ensure that product messaging aligns with both user needs and business objectives.
  • Develop and maintain messaging frameworks, content templates, and writing standards to create scalable, consistent content that serves multiple product and marketing functions.
  • Drive content strategies for campaigns, from ideation through A/B testing, ensuring that messaging enhances the overall user experience and helps drive key business goals.
  • Contribute to the evolution of Affirm's voice and tone, refining how we communicate with both consumers and merchants across digital touchpoints.
  • Support content optimization by analyzing performance metrics and iterating on content based on testing insights, user feedback, and performance reviews.
  • Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure that all content complies with regulatory standards and internal guidelines.
  • Work closely with the Product Design team to ensure that messaging is integrated into product design and user experiences seamlessly.
  • Champion a content-first approach to design, advocating for the inclusion of content in product decisions to elevate user experiences and engagement.


What We Look For
  • 4+ years of experience in copywriting and/or content design, ideally within a product or tech-focused environment.
  • Hands-on experience writing for email, push notifications, web, and in-product messaging, with a solid understanding of best practices for each medium.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners, including product marketing, designers, product managers, and engineers, to create customer-centric solutions.
  • A self-starter mentality, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines, and adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Attention to detail with a strong commitment to clarity, scalability, and consistency across all written content.
  • Experience with legal and compliance review processes, ensuring that all content meets necessary regulatory standards.
  • A passion for content innovation, bringing fresh ideas and new approaches to how we communicate with customers.


Base Pay Grade - I

Equity Grade - 4

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).

CAN base pay range per year: $89,000 - $139,000

Location - Remote CanadaThis remote role is open only to candidates residing in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, or Saskatchewan.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

#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

About Affirm

Affirm is a publicly traded financial technology company headquartered in San Francisco, United States. Founded in 2012, the company operates as a financial lender of installment loans for consumers to use at the point of sale to finance a purchase. Affirm was founded in 2012 by Max Levchin, Nathan Gettings, Jeffrey Kaditz, and Alex Rampell as part of the initial portfolio of startup studio HVF. Levchin, who co-founded PayPal, became CEO of Affirm in 2014. In October 2017, the company launched a consumer app that allowed loans for purchases at any retailer. The company announced a partnership with Walmart in February 2019. Under the partnership, Affirm is available to customers in-store and on the Walmart website. Affirm has partnered with e-commerce platforms including Shopify, BigCommerce, and Zen-Cart. On November 18, 2020, Affirm filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in preparation for an initial public offering. On December 12, 2020, it was reported that Affirm had postponed its IPO. On January 13, 2021, Affirm became listed on NASDAQ with symbol AFRM, raising about $1.2 billion in its IPO. By the next day, the price of shares had doubled, making Levchin's stake worth about $2.5 billion. In May 2021, Affirm acquired Returnly, a financial technology service company, for $300 million.
Learn more about Affirm
Size
1,300 employees
Market Cap
$2.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$97.6 million
Founded
2012
Revenue
$617.1 million
NASDAQ

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