Sr. Manager, Community Connections - Central Coast & Southern Central Valley
Core
Sr. Manager responsible for building trusted relationships with community stakeholders (civic, nonprofit, business, government) to inform local journalism and drive engagement for KSBY and KERO stations.
Role type
Senior Manager, Community Relations & Engagement
Builds
Long-term community partnerships, public-service initiatives, town halls, and forums.
Domain
Local Journalism / Media / Public Affairs
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Relationship building, community listening, strategic thinking, facilitation, public speaking, project management, cross-functional collaboration, event logistics, CRM proficiency
Preferred skills
Journalism background, nonprofit leadership, government relations experience
Responsibilities
Build and maintain trusted relationships with diverse community stakeholders; Gather and analyze community insights to inform newsroom decision-making; Partner with News to identify story opportunities and connect journalists with sources; Represent the station to develop long-term partnerships; Respond to community members and stakeholders professionally; Lead planning and execution of community engagement events; Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to strengthen audience relationships; Develop and execute market-wide community engagement strategy.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
