Senior Manager, Community Engagement & Partnerships

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

Job summary

WEWS, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks a Senior Manager of Community Connections to serve as the station's primary bridge to the communities we serve.

You will build trusted relationships, translate community insights into impactful journalism, and forge partnerships that keep WEWS at the heart of Northeast Ohio. You will lead forums, town halls, and public-service initiatives, coordinating with News, Sales, Marketing, and station leadership to expand audience

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 identify issues and opportunities.
• Gather, analyze, and share community insights with leadership and newsroom teams.
• Partner with News to identify story opportunities and connect journalists with sources.
• Represent the station in the community and develop long-term partnerships.
• Plan and execute forums, town halls, and public-service initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional engagement efforts with News, Sales, Marketing, and leadership.
• Oversee event logistics and measure engagement impact.

Skills

Relationship-building

Community listening

Public speaking

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Diplomacy

Independent work

Microsoft Office

CRM platforms

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Tools

CRM systems

Collaboration tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WEWS, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks a Senior Manager of Community Connections to serve as the station's primary bridge to the communities we serve.

You will build trusted relationships, translate community insights into impactful journalism, and forge partnerships that keep WEWS at the heart of Northeast Ohio. You will lead forums, town halls, and public-service initiatives, coordinating with News, Sales, Marketing, and station leadership to expand audience