Sr Mgr, Community Connections, KRIS
Core
Sr Manager of Community Connections serving as the primary liaison to build trusted relationships, inform journalism, and create partnerships for a local TV station.
Role type
Senior Manager, Community Engagement & Partnerships
Builds
Long-term community partnerships, public engagement forums, and audience trust
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 coordination, Public speaking, Project management, Conflict resolution
Preferred skills
BS/BA in related discipline, 7+ years in community engagement or journalism, Nonprofit leadership experience, Government relations experience
Technologies
Microsoft Office, CRM platforms, Collaboration tools
Responsibilities
Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders; Gather and communicate community insights to leadership; Partner with News to identify story opportunities; Serve as primary community liaison; Represent the station to foster partnerships; Ensure responsive communication with community members; Lead planning and execution of forums and public-service initiatives; Partner with Sales, Marketing, and leadership; Oversee event logistics and effectiveness measurement; Develop market-wide community engagement strategy; Advise leadership on community needs; Lead cross-functional community engagement efforts.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team coordination
