Director of Community Engagement & Partnerships

The E.W. Scripps Company; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement match

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

WKBW, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Buffalo, NY, seeks a Sr. Manager, Community Connections to bridge our newsroom with the community we serve.

Cultivate partnerships across civic, nonprofit, business, educational, and government sectors to turn insights into journalism, events, and lasting audience relationships. You will lead forums, town halls, and engagement programs, coordinating with News, Sales, Marketing, and leadership to create meaningful opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Serve as the station's primary community liaison, developing trusted relationships with civic, nonprofit, business, educational, and government organizations.
• Lead the planning and execution of forums, town halls, public-service initiatives, educational programs, and other community engagement activities.
• Develop and execute a market-wide community engagement strategy aligned with station and regional priorities.

Skills

Relationship-building

Community engagement

Strategic thinking

Public speaking

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Tools

CRM platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

WKBW, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Buffalo, NY, seeks a Sr. Manager, Community Connections to bridge our newsroom with the community we serve.

Cultivate partnerships across civic, nonprofit, business, educational, and government sectors to turn insights into journalism, events, and lasting audience relationships. You will lead forums, town halls, and engagement programs, coordinating with News, Sales, Marketing, and leadership to create meaningful opportunities.