Senior Manager, Community Engagement & Partnerships

KSHB / KMCI / The EW Scripps Company; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KXXV, The Scripps station in Waco, Texas, is seeking a Sr Mgr of Community Connections to lead the station's engagement with local partners and audiences. You will build trusted relationships, translate community insights for newsroom leadership, and shape partnerships that deepen community impact.

You'll oversee forums, town halls, and collaborative initiatives across News, Sales, Marketing, and leadership, ensuring timely responses to questions and opportunities while growing the station's

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in community engagement or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders to understand priorities and opportunities.
• Gather, analyze, and communicate community insights to leadership and reporters.
• Partner with News to identify story opportunities and sources; support audience engagement across channels.
• Represent the station as the primary community liaison with civic, nonprofit, business, educational, and government groups.
• Lead forums, town halls, and public-service initiatives; coordinate events and assess impact.
• Oversee cross-functional engagement efforts; share best practices and track outcomes.

Skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Project management

CRM platforms

Collaboration tools

Microsoft Office

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Tools

CRM software

Collaboration tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

KXXV, The Scripps station in Waco, Texas, is seeking a Sr Mgr of Community Connections to lead the station's engagement with local partners and audiences. You will build trusted relationships, translate community insights for newsroom leadership, and shape partnerships that deepen community impact.

You'll oversee forums, town halls, and collaborative initiatives across News, Sales, Marketing, and leadership, ensuring timely responses to questions and opportunities while growing the station's