Head of PR & External Communications
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
WW
Compensation
$210,000 - $225,000/year
Job Description
WeightWatchers is a global digital health company.
WeightWatchers is a global digital health company and the world’s #1 doctor-recommended, clinically studied behavioral weight health program. For sixty years, we have led the industry by blending science and community to help millions of people build sustainable healthy habits.
As the science of weight health rapidly evolves, so does WeightWatchers. We are redefining the category by developing new clinical pathways for GLP-1 medication access, creating specialized behavioral programs for members on weight-loss medications, and integrating medical care with our proven habit-change framework. By combining these clinical breakthroughs with our digital-first community, we are uniquely positioned to lead the future of weight health care.
About the Role
The Director / Head of PR & External Communications will lead the company’s public relations and external communications function, shaping how the business is understood by media, investors, partners, and external stakeholders.
This role owns the company’s external corporate narrative and messaging and serves as a key communications partner to senior leadership. The position will oversee media strategy, corporate storytelling, and reputation management while ensuring clarity and consistency across all external communications.
This leader will manage agency partners and oversee the internal PR team, including a PR / External Communications Lead who reports into this role.
You will partner closely with executive leadership, Legal, Investor Relations, HR, and People teams to ensure the company communicates its strategy, performance, and vision with confidence and impact.
Key Responsibilities
External Communications Leadership
- Lead the company’s PR and external communications function
- Own external corporate communications strategy and messaging
- Shape the company’s narrative across media, press, and public channels
- Identify proactive media opportunities that elevate the brand and leadership
Media Relations & PR
- Build and manage relationships with corporate, business, and trade media
- Develop and execute media strategies around key announcements, partnerships, launches, and milestones
- Manage and oversee PR agency partners
- Lead media outreach, press opportunities, and coverage strategy
Executive Communications
- Partner closely with Tara and senior leadership on messaging and communications strategy
- Support talking points, media preparation, thought leadership, and interviews
- Ensure leadership communications align with company narrative and strategic priorities
Corporate Messaging
- Develop and maintain consistent external messaging across communications, media, and announcements
- Translate company strategy and business developments into clear external narratives
- Ensure alignment across communications efforts
Issues Management & Reputation
- Lead issues management, crisis communications, and reputation protection
- Provide strategic communications counsel during high-visibility moments
Team Leadership
- Lead and manage the internal PR team
- Oversee and mentor the PR / External Communications Lead role
- Coordinate communications efforts across internal stakeholders and partners
Qualifications
- 10–15+ years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, or media relations
- Experience leading external communications in a high-growth, consumer, healthcare, or public company environment
- Deep expertise in media relations and corporate messaging
- Strong executive c
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