Senior Public Relations Manager

The Business of HLTH Podcast; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) plan

Volunteer days

Scholarships for dependents

Parental leave

Wellness program

Education assistance

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Senior Public Relations Manager to lead public and analyst relations, enhancing the company’s brand and reputation. You will collaborate with marketing operations, public policy, and agencies to shape corporate messaging and respond to press inquiries.

You’ll manage media relations, develop proactive narratives, and supervise content across press releases, advisories, and statements. This role requires strategic thinking and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7+ years in public/media relations or community engagement.
• Strong writing and speaking skills with AP style proficiency.
• Ability to manage media inquiries and craft compelling public content.

Responsibilities

• Lead data-driven public relations strategies aligned with company goals.
• Create and oversee PR content across press releases, advisories, and website updates.
• Proactively develop narratives and proof points for national and community audiences.
• Drive go-to-market plans and earned/paid media for data center rollouts in the US and Europe.
• Manage analyst relations by providing information to industry analysts and external partners.
• Serve as the media liaison for interviews, events, and press inquiries.
• Oversee nationwide media relations and respond to reporters and journalists.
• Support recruitment and employer brand campaigns and executive communications.
• Develop crisis communications plans and provide strategic counsel on responses.

Skills

Media relations

PR strategy

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English

Tools

Cision

Job description

It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.

As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

And we’d like to join us.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

The Senior Public Relations Manager is responsible for leading QTS’s public and analyst relations efforts to enhance the company’s brand and reputation. This in-house role will work closely with marketing operations, public policy and agencies to create and promote the corporate identity and mission to the public, prospects, and customers. They will also manage media relations and serve as the company’s liaison, responding to inquiries from the press including reporters and journalists.

Responsibilities, Other Duties As Assigned

• Develop and implement data-driven public relations strategies that align with QTS’s overall goals and objectives.
• Create and lead public relations content across a broad array of channels including press releases, media advisories, website updates, company statements/quotes, FAQs, and media briefing books.
• Lead the development of a proactive narrative and proof points at the national and community level to support our public relations strategies.
• Develop and implement QTS’s go-to-market plans that advance key messages and guide stakeholder engagement, including earned and paid media plans, for data center roll-outs in the U.S. and Europe.
• Execute our analyst relations strategy by providing information about QTS’s services to engaged industry analysts, external agencies, and vendors.
• Serve as the QTS point-of-contact in company interviews, briefings, events, and other general public-facing opportunities.
• Manage national and local media relations including pitching stories and responding to inquiries from reporters & journalists.
• Support the development and launch of recruitment and employer brand campaigns.
• Support executive communications and visibility plans as needed.
• Develop and execute crisis communication plans as needed and provide strategic counsel on crisis response.
• Actively track and report data findings on industry news/trends, market activities, competitive practices, inquiries, and client surveys to identify opportunities to better position the company.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency in messaging and branding for proactive and ongoing communications and crisis response.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders including Blackstone, industry analysts, thought leaders, industry influencers, partners, press/media contacts, and customers.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on key metrics related including media and analyst coverage, sentiment, and influence.
• Promote and attend special events/functions as needed, report on corporate milestones and activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, or a related field; equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree.
• 7 years of experience in public/media relations or community engagement.
• Demonstrate strong media relations skills through excellent oral and written communication in accordance with Associated Press style guidelines and creating compelling public content.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the technology or data center industry.
• Experience counseling clients and/or internal stakeholders on public relations strategy.
• Experience with a public relations and earned media software (Cision).

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to report on key metrics and insights to leaders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of crisis communication best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface across all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment.
• Strong service and support orientation.
• An enthusiastic positive team player who can support and serve those around them.

TOTAL REWARDS

• This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
• This position is Bonus/Commission eligible.
• This job may be eligible for equity.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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