Community Engagement Lead — Local Partnerships

The E.W. Scripps Company in; Buffalo (NY); In loco; USD 95.000 - 105.000; Tempo pieno

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Career path

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Retirement plan with match

Other company benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

The E.W. Scripps Company, WKBW ABC affiliate in Buffalo, NY, seeks a Sr. Manager, Community Connections to bridge the newsroom with the community and cultivate partnerships across civic, nonprofit, business, educational, and government sectors.

You will turn insights into journalism, events, and lasting audience relationships. Lead forums, coordinate cross-functional engagement, and develop a market-wide strategy aligned with regional priorities.

Competenze

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in community engagement, journalism, nonprofit leadership, communications, public affairs, partnership development, government relations, or related fields
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits

Mansioni

• Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders to understand emerging issues, priorities, and opportunities.
• Gather, analyze, and communicate community insights to station leadership, newsroom teams, and partners to inform decision-making and coverage.
• Partner with News to identify story opportunities, connect journalists with trusted sources, and support audience engagement across community channels.
• Serve as the station's primary community liaison, developing trusted relationships with civic, nonprofit, business, educational, and government organizations.
• Represent the station throughout the community and foster partnerships that create long-term value and impact.
• Ensure responsive, professional communication with community members, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring audience inquiries are acknowledged, routed and resolved in a timely and professional manner.
• Lead the planning and execution of forums, town halls, public-service initiatives, educational programs, and other community engagement activities.
• Partner with News, Sales, Marketing, and station leadership to create meaningful opportunities that strengthen audience relationships and community impact.
• Oversee event logistics, stakeholder coordination, and effectiveness measurement to ensure engagement activities are inclusive, relevant, and impactful.
• Develop and execute a market-wide community engagement strategy aligned with station and regional priorities.
• Advise station leadership on community needs, emerging issues, and opportunities to strengthen trust and local impact.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional community engagement efforts, while sharing best practices, tracking outcomes, and developing team capabilities.

Conoscenze

Relationship-building

Community listening

Strategic thinking

Public speaking

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Formazione

BS/BA in related discipline

Strumenti

CRM/software

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

The E.W. Scripps Company, WKBW ABC affiliate in Buffalo, NY, seeks a Sr. Manager, Community Connections to bridge the newsroom with the community and cultivate partnerships across civic, nonprofit, business, educational, and government sectors.

You will turn insights into journalism, events, and lasting audience relationships. Lead forums, coordinate cross-functional engagement, and develop a market-wide strategy aligned with regional priorities.