Manager, Community Relations

2 months ago

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Paramount Full time


Position Overview:

Are you passionate about community engagement, creative storytelling, and driving impactful initiatives? WCCO is seeking a dynamic leader to coordinate our Community Campaigns, Sales Partnerships, Event Planning, Public Relations, and Communications. Join us and play a pivotal role in encouraging a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture within WCCO while making a significant impact in our community.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Community Campaigns, Sales Partnerships & Event Planning:
  • Conceptualize, plan, manage, and execute engaging community events.
  • Collaborate closely with Sales and News teams to develop partnership opportunities and seamlessly integrate them into WCCO's community events and content.
  • Cultivate relationships with local non-profits and coordinate station fundraising efforts.
  • Work with diverse vendors and manage event budgets efficiently.


Public Relations & Communication:
  • Strategize, manage, and execute traditional and social PR efforts.
  • Leverage each of WCCO's social platforms to share and promote our positive news stories.
  • Coordinate with CBS counterparts on network priority initiatives.
  • Craft internal and external communications from station leadership.


Internal Culture:
  • Be a leader in WCCO's DEI efforts and building a strong internal culture.
  • Work with a multi-department team to concept, coordinate, and execute station DEI education and culture building events.
  • Develop and maintain strong press, community, and leadership relationships.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the News Department for community contacts and story content.
  • Manage Community Relations Assistant and oversee tasks assigned to Community Relations Intern.


Qualifications:
  • Creative thinker who has an understanding of WCCO's brand and how to apply it to our Community initiatives.
  • Possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • A working knowledge of all WCCO's platforms and how to market on each.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work closely with other teams and other departments.
  • Demonstrated leadership and team values
  • Experience in communications, event planning/execution, project management and public relations
  • Flexible schedule availability.


Education and experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in the communication, public relations or marketing field is preferred.
  • Prior experience in media is preferred.

Join WCCO and be a part of a team that values creativity, community engagement, and cultural inclusivity. Help us make a difference in the community and within our organization. Apply now to lead our exciting initiatives and drive positive change

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