Community Relationship Manager, KJRH

Scripps is seeking a Community Relationship Manager for our NBC affiliate, KJRH in Tulsa, OK. Community Relationship Managers lead the efforts to represent the station favorably in the local community. They work with station leadership to develop strategic plans to develop and foster relationships with community leaders and organizations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Responsible for development and execution of a successful community outreach strategy to help our communities and bring positive awareness to our station.




• Work with internal and external resources to generate news releases and/or response to media inquiries.




• Proactively search out opportunities for us to create mutually beneficial partnerships.




• Work with on-air talent to organize their community portfolio, including special appearances, on-air promotion and relationships with community partners.




• Work with Creative Services staff to plan, develop and implement the design, organization and coordination of station events.




• Focus efforts on partnerships and events that allow the station to promote its brand and strategy in positive ways that leave a lasting impact on the community.




• Identify significant events that can be created or owned in the market.




• Incorporate social media into community efforts, while also giving concentration to how these efforts can be promoted on digital platforms. Also, has an awareness of how to effectively use tweets, hash tags, Facebook posts and any social media to encourage participation or distribute information.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing or related field




• 5+ years of experience in a community or public relations field




• Experience in cable television, broadcasting and/or journalism a plus.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Track record of successfully coordinating and executing marketing campaigns around community partnerships.




• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required (including public speaking).




• Proven organizational and project management skills in a fast-paced environment; ability to manage details of multiple, complex projects within deadlines.




• Strong ability to plan, initiate, market and evaluate partnerships.




• Ability to execute a clear and concise strategic plan.




• Must be a good listener, well organized, detail-oriented, independent, self-motivated, and able to work well under tight deadlines.




• Proficient in directing press agencies and communications strategies, and will have successful working relationships with key media representatives.




• Valid Driver’s License, good driving record and ability to provide proof of insurability with company required insurance limits.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) advances understanding of the world through journalism. As the nation's fourth-largest independent TV station owner, Scripps operates 60 television stations in 42 markets. Scripps empowers the next generation of news consumers with its multiplatform news network Newsy and reaches growing audiences through broadcast networks including Bounce and Court TV. Shaping the future of storytelling through digital audio, Scripps owns top podcast company Stitcher and Triton, the global leader in technology and measurement services. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, "Give light and the people will find their own way."

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.

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