Senior Manager, Community Engagement & Partnerships

E.W. Scripps Company; San Luis Obispo (CA); Sur place; USD 105 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental and vision

Retirement match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Pet discount

Employee assistance program

Résumé du poste

E.W. Scripps Company is seeking a Sr. Manager, Community Connections for the Central Coast (KSBY) and Southern Central Valley (KERO).

The on-site role in San Luis Obispo involves building relationships with community stakeholders, informing newsroom decisions, and developing partnerships that elevate local journalism and engagement. You will work across News, Sales, Marketing, and leadership to translate community insights into opportunities, lead forums and town halls, and ensure timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent years of relevant experience.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in community engagement, journalism, nonprofit leadership, communications, public affairs, partnership development, government relations, or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with company-required limits.

Responsabilités

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with civic, nonprofit, business, educational, government, and other community stakeholders to understand priorities and opportunities.
• Gather, analyze, and share community insights with station leadership, newsroom teams, and partners to inform decision-making and engagement.
• Partner with News to identify story opportunities, connect journalists with trusted sources, and strengthen audience engagement across channels.
• Represent the station throughout the community and develop partnerships that create long-term value and local impact.
• Respond to community members, partners, and stakeholders with timely, professional communication.
• Lead planning and execution of forums, town halls, public-service initiatives, and educational programs.
• Collaborate with News, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and station leadership to create meaningful opportunities and impact.
• Oversee event logistics and stakeholder coordination while measuring engagement effectiveness.
• Develop and execute a market-wide community engagement strategy aligned with priorities.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional engagement efforts and share best practices.

Connaissances

Relationship-building

Networking

Public speaking

Writing

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Collaboration

Empathy

Cultural awareness

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Description du poste

E.W. Scripps Company is seeking a Sr. Manager, Community Connections for the Central Coast (KSBY) and Southern Central Valley (KERO).

The on-site role in San Luis Obispo involves building relationships with community stakeholders, informing newsroom decisions, and developing partnerships that elevate local journalism and engagement. You will work across News, Sales, Marketing, and leadership to translate community insights into opportunities, lead forums and town halls, and ensure timely