Community Engagement Lead: Local Impact & Storytelling

Scripps Montana/MTN; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KPAX is seeking a passionate, strategic community engagement leader to be the station’s primary bridge to the people and organizations shaping our market. You’ll translate community insight into action to strengthen journalism, deepen audience trust, and create lasting local impact.

In this role, you’ll build trusted relationships across civic, nonprofit, business, educational and government sectors, coordinate forums and town halls, and partner with News, Sales, Marketing and leadership to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in community engagement, journalism, nonprofit leadership, communications, public affairs or related field.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders to understand issues and opportunities.
• Gather, analyze and communicate community insights to leadership and newsroom teams to inform coverage.

Skills

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Public speaking

Project management

Empathy

Adaptability

Education

BS/BA or equivalent

Tools

CRM

MS Office

Job description

KPAX is seeking a passionate, strategic community engagement leader to be the station’s primary bridge to the people and organizations shaping our market. You’ll translate community insight into action to strengthen journalism, deepen audience trust, and create lasting local impact.

In this role, you’ll build trusted relationships across civic, nonprofit, business, educational and government sectors, coordinate forums and town halls, and partner with News, Sales, Marketing and leadership to