Sr. Mgr., Community Connections, WEWS
Core
Serve as the station's primary bridge to the communities, building trusted relationships and turning community intelligence into journalistic impact.
Role type
Senior Manager, Community Engagement & Partnerships
Builds
Long-term partnerships with civic, nonprofit, business, educational, and government organizations; community engagement forums and town halls.
Domain
Local Media / Public Affairs / Community Relations
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Relationship building, community listening, strategic thinking, facilitation, public speaking, project management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Journalism, nonprofit leadership, communications, public affairs, government relations
Technologies
Microsoft Office, CRM/community relationship platforms
Responsibilities
Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders; Gather and communicate community insights to leadership; Partner with News to identify story opportunities; Lead planning and execution of community engagement activities; Advise station leadership on community needs; Oversee event logistics and effectiveness measurement.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership