Community Connections Coordinator, WEWS
Core
Serve as the vital link between the newsroom and the community, cultivating relationships, gathering story leads, and coordinating community events.
Role type
Community engagement coordinator (local news)
Builds
Community trust, source networks, and local news coverage
Domain
Local media / Journalism
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Relationship building, source development, event coordination, audience engagement, news judgment, data tracking
Preferred skills
Journalism or communications background, nonprofit experience, community organizing
Technologies
Microsoft Office, CRM systems, social platforms
Responsibilities
Build and maintain relationships with community organizations and residents; Monitor and route audience tips to newsroom teams; Coordinate logistics for community events and listening sessions; Support journalists with source identification and interview coordination; Track community insights and engagement outcomes; Maintain contact databases and community calendars.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
