Senior Manager, Community Engagement & Partnerships

The E.W. Scripps Company in; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental and vision

Retirement savings plan with company 2

Employee assistance program

Job summary

KKCO, a Scripps station in Grand Junction, CO, seeks a Sr. Manager, Community Connections to be the primary link to the Grand Junction community, building trusted relationships that inform journalism and foster partnerships.

You'll work across News, Sales, Marketing, and leadership to translate community insights into opportunities for local impact, coordinating forums and outreach to ensure audience voices are heard and valued in decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 7+ years in community engagement, journalism, nonprofit leadership, or related fields.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with civic, nonprofit, business, educational, government, and community stakeholders.
• Gather, analyze, and share community insights with leadership and newsroom teams.
• Identify story opportunities and connect journalists with trusted sources.
• Represent the station and develop partnerships that create long-term value and local impact.
• Plan and execute forums, town halls, and community engagement activities.
• Collaborate across News, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and leadership to strengthen audience relationships.

Skills

Relationship-building

Community engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Public speaking

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

KKCO, a Scripps station in Grand Junction, CO, seeks a Sr. Manager, Community Connections to be the primary link to the Grand Junction community, building trusted relationships that inform journalism and foster partnerships.

You'll work across News, Sales, Marketing, and leadership to translate community insights into opportunities for local impact, coordinating forums and outreach to ensure audience voices are heard and valued in decision making.