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Director of Community Relations
TEGNA
Seattle, WA, United States
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Job Description
KING 5 Media Group in Seattle is seeking a Director of Community Relations. This position will drive community outreach through successfully developing and managing station partnerships, community events and campaigns. This position will identify opportunities where the KING 5 brand can advocate for the greater good and support our community.
Additional responsibilities include:
• Generate public and commercial interest in the KING 5 Media Group brands, products and personalities through press releases, public appearances, and charitable support.
• Allocate resources to station supported community events and coordinate the station’s representation at community functions.
• Manage, coordinate and award TEGNA Grants to deserving non-profit organizations.
• Work with department heads to create effective on-air and digital support for community events.
• Serve as liaison between marketing, sales, news and programming to ensure delivery of all collateral and services to station supported community partners.
• Participate as a member of the leadership team to determine and execute short and long-range goals for KING 5 Media Group.
• Maintain king5.com community page and shares community information via social media.
• Provide requisite updates for FCC reporting purposes.
• Respond to inquiries and feedback from viewers and the public at large.
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
• A College degree with minimum 3 years related experience in a television station preferred.
• Successful candidate will have the ability to develop and maintain strong community relationships.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, solid organizational and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, ability to work under deadline pressures, attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills and the ability to attend community events which includes some evenings and weekends.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. With 47 television stations and two radio stations in 39 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms. It is the largest owner of top 4 affiliates in the top 25 markets, reaching approximately one-third of all television households nationwide. Each month, TEGNA reaches 50 million adults on-air and approximately 35 million across its digital platforms. TEGNA has been consistently honored with the industry’s top awards, including Edward R. Murrow, George Polk, Alfred I. DuPont and Emmy Awards. TEGNA delivers results for advertisers through unparalleled and innovative solutions including OTT local advertising network Premion, centralized marketing resource Hatch, and G/O Digital, a one-stop shop for local businesses to connect with consumers through digital marketing. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions.
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information.