Senior Manager, Community Impact & Engagement

The E.W. Scripps Company in; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The E.W. Scripps Company in Omaha is seeking a Senior Manager of Community Connections to serve as the station's primary link to the community. You will build trusted relationships with civic, nonprofit, business, education, and government leaders, translating insights into stronger journalism and meaningful partnerships.

You will lead the newsroom's daily community engagement, coordinate forums and town halls, and ensure timely, thoughtful responses to audience questions and concerns.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in community engagement, journalism, nonprofit leadership, communications, public affairs, or related fields.

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.
• Represent the station as the primary community liaison, developing trusted relationships with civic, nonprofit, business, educational, and government organizations.
• Lead planning and execution of forums, town halls, public-service initiatives, educational programs, and other community engagement activities.
• Develop and execute a market-wide community engagement strategy aligned with station and regional priorities.

Skills

Relationship-building

Community listening

Strategic thinking

Public speaking

Writing skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM platforms

Collaboration tools

Job description

The E.W. Scripps Company in Omaha is seeking a Senior Manager of Community Connections to serve as the station's primary link to the community. You will build trusted relationships with civic, nonprofit, business, education, and government leaders, translating insights into stronger journalism and meaningful partnerships.

You will lead the newsroom's daily community engagement, coordinate forums and town halls, and ensure timely, thoughtful responses to audience questions and concerns.