Director of PR and Events
Function Health
Marketing & Communications, Administration
United States · Remote
Posted on Sep 30, 2025
Director of PR and Events
US - Remote
Remote
Full-time
Company Overview:
Function was founded with a singular focus: empower you to live 100 healthy years. We’re doing that by using the best available technology to make sure people don't suffer or die a preventable death. Function has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024, and is venture-backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z).
Hundreds of thousands of members have joined Function to take control of their health. We are growing our team and seeking out world-class talent that deeply believes in our mission to positively impact global health, has a relentless bias toward action and a growth mindset. Function fosters a collaborative and dynamic environment, where every day we are building the future.
Role:
We’re seeking a dynamic, strategic, and highly organized Director of PR and Events to lead Function’s public and investor relations, media outreach, and events strategy. This individual will be responsible for elevating Function Health’s brand visibility, public relations strategy, management of PR agency, while building meaningful relationships with media and key stakeholders, and executing best-in-class events that amplify our mission and impact.
The ideal candidate will have deep experience managing PR agencies, campaigns, handling media relations, brand storytelling, securing high-profile coverage, and producing events that engage a broad range of stakeholders, from industry professionals and investors to consumers and press.
Key Responsibilities:
Public Relations & Media
- Develop and execute an integrated PR strategy aligned with brand and business goals.
- Manage and strengthen existing PR agency relationships, working to maintain strong relationships with key journalists, editors, influencers, and media outlets.
- Lead proactive and reactive media engagement, including crafting compelling pitches, press releases, data stories, news narratives, op-eds, and media briefings.
- Build investor relations and executive leadership strategies.
- Manage speaking engagements, awards submissions, and thought leadership placements for Function Health.
- Work closely with Hyman Health, Director of Special Projects - Mark Hyman and Function Brand team to create strategy for Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, Mark Hyman M.D.
- Monitor and report on media coverage and sentiment, tracking PR impact on brand awareness and reputation.
- Set a crisis communications strategy and oversee agency relationships to ensure Function is prepared for.
Events Strategy & Execution
- Develop and oversee a strategic events calendar, including owned and sponsored events, product launches, health summits, media briefings, and community activations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, medical, and partnerships teams to ensure events align with company priorities.
- Manage and oversee Function’s Events Lead who owns event planning and production—from venue selection, programming, and logistics to guest lists, vendor coordination, and follow-up.
- Ensure events deliver a premium experience while reinforcing Function Health’s brand values and mission.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead and grow a team of PR and event professionals, freelancers, and agency partners.
- Serve as the primary internal and external point of contact for all PR and event initiatives.
- Manage budgets, timelines, and metrics for success.
- Partnering closely with social, brand, content, and partnerships leads to delivering integrated campaigns.
Qualifications/Skills:
- 8–10+ years of relevant experience in PR, communications, and event management.
- Proven success in securing high-impact media coverage and leading high-profile events.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in brand storytelling from a news narrative perspective.
- Strong network of media contacts in health, wellness, science, and tech verticals.
- Experience working in high-growth, mission-driven startups or consumer health brands is a major plus.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
To be a strong fit, you embody our Core Values:
- Ruthless Prioritization:
- We don’t let perfect get in the way of progress.
- We move quickly to drive value, not perfection.
- We prioritize what drives impact.
- We never compromise on standards of excellence.
- Member-First, Always:
- We design and deliver like we’re caring for someone we love.
- We create clear, actionable, human experiences.
- We prioritize responsiveness, peace of mind, and outcomes.
- We empower members with truth, clarity, and care.
- One Team, Moving Fast:
- We are aligned in purpose, prioritization, and speed.
- We gather diverse perspectives to make informed decisions.
- We clear paths for each other and move fast together.
- We communicate clearly and respectfully, rallying around shared goals.
- Radical Ownership, Relentless Execution:
- We don’t just ship—we own outcomes and drive results.
- We act with urgency and precision.
- We anticipate, initiate, and follow through.
- We meet challenges with grit and pragmatism.
- We embrace new tech to deliver better outcomes.
- Mission Over Ego:
- We are ruthlessly aligned to our mission—and leave ego at the door.
- We disagree and commit.
- We don't tolerate politics or withholding information.
- We operate with honesty, transparency, and respect.
- Sustained Integrity in Every Detail:
- We earn trust by obsessing over accuracy, quality, and clarity in everything we do.
- We prioritize clinical precision—data must be right.
- We sweat the details because outcomes depend on them.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
We value our team at Function and offer a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible working hours, and a dynamic work environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged. If you are a highly motivated and experienced individual who is passionate about using technology to improve people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
At Function, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, ancestry, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, Veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.
Join the Function Health team and become a part of our mission to build a healthier future for all. Discover more about us and how we're changing the face of healthcare at Function Health.
Important Notice: Legitimate communication from the Function Health team will always come from an email address ending in @functionhealth.com. Function Health will never request personal information such as banking details or payment during the hiring process. Please be cautious of communications or job offers that come from other email domains, instant messaging platforms, or unsolicited calls. If you ever have doubts about the legitimacy of a communication, please reach out to us directly at talent@functionhealth.com.
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