Senior Manager, Community Impact & Partnerships

The E.W. Scripps Company in; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement match

Disability insurance

ID protection

Job summary

WEWS, the ABC affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks a dynamic Senior Manager, Community Connections to serve as the station's primary bridge to the communities we serve. You will build trusted relationships, turn insights into impactful journalism, and champion meaningful partnerships across forums, town halls, and public-service initiatives.

With 7+ years in community engagement or related fields, you will lead cross-functional efforts, coordinate events, and advise leadership on community needs

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.
• Ensure responsive, professional communication with community members, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring audience inquiries are acknowledged, routed and resolved in a timely and professional manner.
• 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.]
• WHAT YOU'LL NEED: BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience; 7+ years experience; Valid driver's license.

Skills

Relationship building

Public speaking

Strategic thinking

Writing & presentation

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Empathy & diplomacy

Education

BS/BA in related field or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM platforms

Collaboration tools

Job description

WEWS, the ABC affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks a dynamic Senior Manager, Community Connections to serve as the station's primary bridge to the communities we serve. You will build trusted relationships, turn insights into impactful journalism, and champion meaningful partnerships across forums, town halls, and public-service initiatives.

With 7+ years in community engagement or related fields, you will lead cross-functional efforts, coordinate events, and advise leadership on community needs