Senior Manager, Community Engagement & Partnerships

Scripps Media, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

WEWS, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks a Senior Manager, Community Connections to bridge the station with Northeast Ohio communities. You will build trusted relationships, translate community insights into impactful coverage, and lead forums, town halls, and public-service initiatives.

The role focuses on coordinating partnerships, strengthening audience trust, and driving engagement strategies across News, Sales, Marketing, and operations to maximize local impact.

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
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits

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.
• Represent the station throughout the community and foster partnerships that create long-term value and impact.
• 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.

Skills

Relationship building

Community listening

Strategic thinking

Public speaking

Project management

Communication

Independent work

CRM platforms

Collaboration tools

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM/relationship platforms

Job description

WEWS, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks a Senior Manager, Community Connections to bridge the station with Northeast Ohio communities. You will build trusted relationships, translate community insights into impactful coverage, and lead forums, town halls, and public-service initiatives.

The role focuses on coordinating partnerships, strengthening audience trust, and driving engagement strategies across News, Sales, Marketing, and operations to maximize local impact.