Sr. Manager, Community Connections - KKCO
Core
Serve as the station's primary connector to the Grand Junction community, building trusted relationships to deepen local engagement, inform journalism, and create meaningful partnerships.
Role type
Senior Manager, Community Engagement & Partnerships
Builds
Long-term community partnerships, public-service initiatives, and audience engagement strategies
Domain
Local Journalism / 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
Nonprofit leadership, government relations, event planning, CRM proficiency
Responsibilities
Build and maintain trusted relationships with civic, nonprofit, business, educational, and government stakeholders; Gather, analyze, and share community insights with station leadership; Partner with News to identify story opportunities and connect journalists with sources; Represent the station throughout the community to develop long-term partnerships; Respond to community members and stakeholders with timely, professional communication; Lead the planning and execution of forums, town halls, and public-service initiatives; Collaborate with News, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to strengthen audience relationships; Oversee event logistics and measure effectiveness of engagement activities; Develop and execute a market-wide community engagement strategy; Lead cross-functional community engagement efforts and share best practices.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
