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PR & Communications Director, Americas Job at fitt in New York

fitt · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

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



  • 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





  • 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





  • 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




  • 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





  • 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)




  • 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




  • Act as guardian of brand reputation in the region


    Develop and implement crisis communication frameworks


    Ensure message consistency and alignment with global standards




  • 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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