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Fitt Talent Partners

PR & Communications Director, Americas

New York, NY Posted 2026-04-09
Type
Full-time
Experience
10+ yr
Source
Ashby
Fitt Talent Partners is a specialized recruitment firm working with top health and wellness companies.

We’re filling this role for a global brand at the forefront of longevity and health optimization, redefining how people approach performance, wellbeing, and long-term health.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The PR & Communications Director, Americas will be responsible for building, elevating and protecting the company’s brand reputation across the U.S. and the broader Americas region, with a strong focus on the U.S. as a strategic growth market.

This is a high-impact, externally facing leadership role, designed for a well-connected communications expert with a proven track record in premium/luxury brands, ideally within health, wellness, longevity, or lifestyle sectors.

This role will be instrumental in shaping the company’s perception as a leading global authority in health optimization and longevity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. PR STRATEGY & BRAND POSITIONING

- Define and execute the PR & Communications strategy for the Americas, aligned with global brand objectives

- Position the company as a category-defining leader in longevity and proactive health

- Lead storytelling across key verticals:

- Longevity & preventive medicine

- Executive health & performance

- Women’s health & hormonal optimization

- Regenerative therapies & advanced diagnostics

- Lifestyle transformation & healthspan

2. MEDIA RELATIONS & EARNED MEDIA

- Own and grow relationships with top-tier media outlets

- Secure high-impact coverage, features, profiles, and expert placements

- Actively manage media pipeline, ensuring consistent top-tier visibility

3. NETWORK, INFLUENCERS & THOUGHT LEADERS

- Leverage and expand a strong network of:

- Editors, journalists, and producers

- Top-tier podcast hosts and platforms

- KOLs in health, longevity, biohacking, performance, and luxury lifestyle

- Identify and activate ambassadors and credible voices aligned with the company’s positioning

- Drive participation of internal experts in high-authority conversations and platforms

4. PARTNERSHIPS & BRAND COLLABORATIONS

- Develop strategic partnerships with:

- Leading health & wellness brands

- Longevity platforms and communities

- Premium/luxury lifestyle brands

- Corporate and executive networks

- Structure collaborations that generate:

- Visibility

- Credibility

- Qualified demand

5. EVENTS, EXPERIENCES & MARKET ACTIVATION

- Lead PR-driven events across key feeder cities (NYC, Miami, LA, Mexico City, Vancouver, Toronto, etc.)

- Media luncheons and press events

- Thought leadership panels

- Scientific and longevity-focused activations

- Support flagship global moments

- Ensure presence in relevant high-level ecosystems (private clubs, curated communities, industry events)

6. EXECUTIVE & MEDICAL THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

- Position founders, executives, and medical experts as:

- Global authorities in health optimization and longevity

- Secure speaking opportunities, interviews, and editorial placements

- Shape narratives that reinforce scientific credibility and aspirational lifestyle positioning

7. CRISIS & REPUTATION MANAGEMENT

- Act as guardian of brand reputation in the region

- Develop and implement crisis communication frameworks

- Ensure message consistency and alignment with global standards

8. PERFORMANCE & REPORTING

- Define and track PR KPIs:

- Tier 1 media coverage

- Share of voice

- Brand sentiment

- Audience reach and quality

- Provide monthly and quarterly reporting to leadership

CANDIDATE PROFILE

EXPERIENCE

- 10+ years in PR, Communications, or Brand Communications leadership roles

- Proven experience in:

- Luxury hospitality, wellness, health, or lifestyle brands

- Preferably proactive health, longevity, or performance-driven brands

- Demonstrated success driving high-impact earned media and brand visibility

NETWORK

- Established personal relationships with:

- Top-tier media editors and journalists

- Leading podcast hosts and platforms

- Influencers and KOLs in health, wellness, and lifestyle

- Strong access to the U.S. media ecosystem and cultural tastemakers

SKILLS & CAPABILITIES

- Strategic storyteller with strong editorial judgment

- Deep understanding of the U.S. media landscape and trends

- Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on

- Strong partnership-building mindset

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

- Highly organized, results-driven, and execution-focused

MINDSET & CULTURAL FIT

- Passion for health, longevity, and human performance (personally and professionally)

- Entrepreneurial, ambitious, and proactive

- Comfortable in a fast-growing, high-performance environment

- Strong presence and ability to represent the company at a high level
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