Senior Manager, Public Relations

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

At Epiq, your work contributes to complex, global legal outcomes. You’ll join a values‑driven community where integrity guides decisions, relentless service sets the bar, and we thrive on big challenges together. We invest in your growth with enterprise‑wide learning and mobility. We celebrate who you are, and we respect life beyond work with flexibility that’s recognized externally. Enabled by modern platforms and AI, you’ll do the most meaningful work of your career and see your impact at scale.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Public Relations develops and executes public relations programs that increase Epiq visibility, strengthen market reputation, and reinforce the company position in legal services, legal technology, eDiscovery, cybersecurity, and AI. This role works with executive leadership, subject matter experts, marketing, product, and business leaders to advance earned media, thought leadership, and industry influence programs across key markets.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute public relations and thought leadership programs that increase the visibility and credibility of Epiq executives and subject matter experts
• Identify opportunities to share Epiq perspective across legal services, eDiscovery, cybersecurity, legal operations, AI, data privacy, and digital transformation
• Partner with business leaders and subject matter experts to develop clear insights, points of view, and market commentary that add value to industry conversations
• Secure speaking opportunities, media interviews, podcast appearances, contributed articles, webinars, and other visibility opportunities for Epiq leaders and specialists
• Develop bylined articles, opinion pieces, keynote messaging, panel talking points, blog content, and executive communications materials
• Maintain an annual thought leadership calendar aligned to strategic business priorities, industry trends, and key market events
• Monitor industry developments, competitor activity, emerging trends, and market opportunities relevant to Epiq and its clients
• Advise stakeholders on issues management and reputational considerations
• Support communications for acquisitions, strategic partnerships, leadership announcements, major client successes, research initiatives, and corporate milestones
• Strengthen the company position across legal services, technology, and business transformation

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or related field.
• Experience: Eight or more years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, media relations, or thought leadership programs.
• Skills:
  • Brand management
  • Communications strategy
  • Content development
  • Content strategy
  • Detail-oriented work
  • Digital marketing
  • High accuracy
  • Internal communications
  • Marketing communications
  • Marketing communications planning
  • Media relations
  • People management
  • Press releases
  • Reputation management
  • Social media marketing
  • Thought leadership development
  • Executive communications
  • Stakeholder management
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the legal industry, legal technology, legal services, eDiscovery, cybersecurity, compliance, risk, information governance, or adjacent professional services sectors. Familiarity with legal, business, technology, and trade publications is preferred.
• Certifications: Strategic Communication Management Professional certification preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work in an office environment and perform tasks that may require sitting, standing, and using office equipment.

The Compensation range for this role is $140,000 to $150,000 USD annually and may be eligible for an annual bonus.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Your specific salary will be determined based on several factors:

• Location-based market rate for the role
• Your abilities in relation to the job specification
• Performance during screening and interview
• Pay parity with the wider team in the considered location

Further details about the package will be provided during the initial screening call with the Talent Acquisition Team.

Epiq Leadership Compass

Builds Talented Teams

• Focus on employee engagement
• Build a strong talent pipeline

Fosters Relationships & Collaboration

• Build trust-based partnerships
• Nurture long-term relationships
• Remove collaboration barriers
• Celebrate cross-team success

Engages & Influences

• Use storytelling to build buy-in
• Align communication with organizational goals
• Guild alignment through strong engagement

Maximizes Performance

• Use data to identify improvement opportunities
• Make informed decisions
• Align team goals with boarder strategy
• Empower teams to manage their own goals
• Translate vision into clear priorities
• Prepare for disruptions with strong change management

Achieves Operational Success

• Improve workflows for team efficiency
• Use clear documentation and expectations
• Resolve issues quickly using data and feedback

It is Epiq’s policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual’s race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Epiq’s policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. In addition Epiq will take affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Epiq will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.