Community Impact & Partnerships Lead

Media Networks, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WTMJ, Milwaukee's NBC affiliate, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, seeks a Senior Manager of Community Connections to be the station's primary link to the community and to translate insights into stronger journalism, partnerships, and events with high participation.

You will lead daily community engagement, identify story opportunities, coordinate cross-functionally, and ensure timely responses to audience questions and concerns, shaping local impact.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in community engagement, journalism, nonprofit leadership, communications, public affairs, partnership development, government relations, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Represent the station's community liaison, developing trusted relationships with civic, nonprofit, business, educational, and government organizations.
• Lead planning and execution of forums, town halls, public-service initiatives, educational programs, and other engagement activities.

Job description

WTMJ, Milwaukee's NBC affiliate, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, seeks a Senior Manager of Community Connections to be the station's primary link to the community and to translate insights into stronger journalism, partnerships, and events with high participation.

You will lead daily community engagement, identify story opportunities, coordinate cross-functionally, and ensure timely responses to audience questions and concerns, shaping local impact.