Senior Manager, Community Impact & Partnerships

Scripps Media, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The E.W. Scripps Company in Tallahassee, FL seeks a Senior Manager of Community Connections to serve as the primary liaison to local communities. You will build trusted relationships with civic, nonprofit, business, education and government leaders to inform coverage and partnerships.

You will lead the newsroom's daily community engagement, respond to audience questions, and coordinate forums, town halls, and other outreach activities that deepen local impact and audience trust.

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.

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.

Skills

Relationship-building

Networking

Listening

Strategic thinking

Public speaking

Writing

Presentation skills

Cross-department influence

Project management

Organizational skills

Empathy

Cultural awareness

Diplomacy

Discretion

Integrity

Adaptability

MS Office

CRM platforms

Collaboration tools

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Education

BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred.

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM/community relationship platforms

Collaboration tools

Job description

The E.W. Scripps Company in Tallahassee, FL seeks a Senior Manager of Community Connections to serve as the primary liaison to local communities. You will build trusted relationships with civic, nonprofit, business, education and government leaders to inform coverage and partnerships.

You will lead the newsroom's daily community engagement, respond to audience questions, and coordinate forums, town halls, and other outreach activities that deepen local impact and audience trust.