Senior Manager, Public Relations

1000 Epiq Systems, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Epiq is seeking a Senior Manager of Public Relations to design and execute programs that boost visibility and credibility in legal services, technology, eDiscovery, cybersecurity, and AI. You will partner with executives, SMEs, marketing, product, and business leaders to advance earned media and industry influence.

The role requires leading thought leadership, media relations, bylined articles, and speaking engagements, while maintaining a calendar aligned to strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or related field.
• Eight or more years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, media relations, or thought leadership programs.
• Strong background in brand management, communications strategy, and executive communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute public relations and thought leadership programs to raise visibility and credibility of Epiq executives.
• Identify opportunities to share Epiq perspective across legal services, eDiscovery, cybersecurity, AI, and data privacy.
• Collaborate with leaders to develop insights, points of view, and market commentary for industry conversations.
• Secure speaking engagements, media interviews, podcasts, contributed articles, webinars, and other opportunities for leaders.
• Create bylined articles, opinion pieces, keynote messaging, and executive communications materials.
• Maintain an annual thought leadership calendar aligned to priorities and market events.
• Monitor industry developments, competitor activity, and market opportunities relevant to Epiq.
• Advise on issues management and reputational considerations.
• Support communications for acquisitions, partnerships, leadership announcements, client successes, and research initiatives.
• Strengthen Epiq’s position across legal services, technology, and business transformation.

Skills

Brand management

Communications strategy

Content development

Media relations

Thought leadership

Executive communications

Stakeholder management

Social media marketing

Reputation 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 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.

Compensation

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

Employment Eligibility

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 Builds and develops inclusive, high-performing teams aligned to strategic goals for exceptional talent and business results.
• Focus on employee engagement Build a strong talent pipeline
• Fosters Relationships & Collaboration Builds trust and alignment through open communication, shared goals, and strong partnerships to drive collective success.
• Build trust-based partnerships Nurture long-term relationships Remove collaboration barriers Celebrate cross-team success
• Engages & Influences Inspires action and alignment through clear communication, purposeful influence, and a compelling vision. Use storytelling to build buy-in Align communication with organizational goals Guild alignment through strong engagement Maximizes Performance Sets and reinforces performance standards that drive results, ensure accountability, and align with Epiq’s goals.
• 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 Drives continuous improvement and operational excellence through smart processes, data insights, and quality execution. Improve workflows for team efficiency Use clear documentation and expectations Resolve issues quickly using data and feedback

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Epiq is a leading global provider of integrated technology and services for the legal profession, including eDiscovery, managed services, bankruptcy, class action and mass tort administration, federal regulatory actions and data breach responses. Our innovative solutions are designed to streamline the administration of litigation, investigations, financial transactions, regulatory compliance and other legal matters. Epiq’s subject-matter experts bring clarity to complexity, create efficiency through expertise and deliver confidence to our clients around the world. We strive for a cohesive, collaborative environment that focuses on group achievement. With over 8000 associates worldwide, Epiq operates in 19 countries and over 80 global locations.