Public Relations & Thought Leadership Lead

Epiq; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Epiq is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Public Relations to develop and execute programs that increase visibility, strengthen market reputation, and reinforce our position in legal services, technology, eDiscovery, cybersecurity, and AI. You will work with executives, marketing, product, and business leaders to advance earned media, thought leadership, and industry influence.

Collaborate across teams to shape insights, secure opportunities, and manage strategic communications.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, media relations, or thought leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or related field.
• Certifications such as Strategic Communication Management Professional preferred.
• Physical ability to work in an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute PR and thought leadership programs to raise Epiq executives' visibility.
• Identify opportunities to share Epiq perspectives across legal services, AI, and cybersecurity.
• Collaborate with leaders to craft insights, viewpoints, and market commentary.
• Secure speaking engagements, interviews, podcasts, and contributed articles.
• Create bylined pieces, keynote messaging, and executive communications.
• Maintain an annual thought leadership calendar aligned to priorities.

Skills

Brand management

Communications strategy

Content development

Content strategy

Media relations

Executive communications

Stakeholder management

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or related field

Job description

Epiq is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Public Relations to develop and execute programs that increase visibility, strengthen market reputation, and reinforce our position in legal services, technology, eDiscovery, cybersecurity, and AI. You will work with executives, marketing, product, and business leaders to advance earned media, thought leadership, and industry influence.

Collaborate across teams to shape insights, secure opportunities, and manage strategic communications.