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Sr Mgr, Community Connections, KGUN

Tucson, AZ - KGUN/KWBA, USFull-time2026-10-28 → 2026-11-11
On-site

Core

Serve as the station's primary connector to the community, building trusted relationships to strengthen local engagement, inform journalism, and create meaningful partnerships.

Role type

Senior Manager, Community Engagement & Partnerships

Builds

Long-term community partnerships, public engagement forums, and strategic community intelligence.

Domain

Local Media / Journalism / Public Affairs

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Relationship building, Community intelligence gathering, Strategic partnership development, Event planning and execution, Cross-functional collaboration, Market strategy development, Stakeholder liaison, Project management, Public speaking, Conflict resolution

Preferred skills

Journalism background, Nonprofit leadership, Government relations experience, CRM platform proficiency

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders; Gather and analyze community insights for leadership; Partner with News to identify story opportunities; Serve as primary community liaison; Represent the station to foster partnerships; Lead planning and execution of community forums and initiatives; Advise leadership on community needs; Coordinate cross-functional engagement efforts.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team coordination