Are you a natural connector who thrives at the intersection of community and journalism? KSTU is looking for a passionate, strategic leader to serve as the station's primary bridge to the people, organizations, and conversations that shape our community. In this role, you won't just be part of the newsroom — you'll be the heartbeat that keeps it connected to the community it serves. From building trusted relationships with civic and nonprofit leaders to guiding story opportunities and leading impactful public forums, you'll help ensure KSTU remains an essential, credible, and trusted voice in the market. If you believe in the power of local journalism and the importance of showing up for your community, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference.
*Applications received by November 17, 2026, will be prioritized*.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders to understand emerging issues, priorities, and opportunities.
Gather, analyze, and communicate community insights to station leadership, newsroom teams, and partners to inform decision-making and coverage.
Partner with News to identify story opportunities, connect journalists with trusted sources, and support audience engagement across community channels.
Serve as the station's primary community liaison, developing trusted relationships with civic, nonprofit, business, educational, and government organizations.
Represent the station throughout the community and foster partnerships that create long-term value and impact.
Ensure responsive, professional communication with community members, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring audience inquiries are acknowledged, routed and resolved in a timely and professional manner.
Lead the planning and execution of forums, town halls, public-service initiatives, educational programs, and other community engagement activities.
Partner with News, Sales, Marketing, and station leadership to create meaningful opportunities that strengthen audience relationships and community impact.
Oversee event logistics, stakeholder coordination, and effectiveness measurement to ensure engagement activities are inclusive, relevant, and impactful.
Develop and execute a market-wide community engagement strategy aligned with station and regional priorities.
Advise station leadership on community needs, emerging issues, and opportunities to strengthen trust and local impact.
Lead and coordinate cross-functional community engagement efforts, while sharing best practices, tracking outcomes, and developing team capabilities.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
Generally, 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in community engagement, journalism, nonprofit leadership, communications, public affairs, partnership development, government relations, or related fields.
Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
Exceptional relationship-building and networking skills
Strong community listening skills and ability to recognize emerging issues and opportunities
Strategic thinking and judgment; ability to translate insight into action
Strong facilitation, public speaking, writing and presentation skills
Ability to influence across News, Sales, Marketing, Operations and community organizations
Strong project management and organizational skills
Empathy, cultural awareness, diplomacy, discretion and integrity
Ability to work independently and adapt to change
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM/community relationship platforms and collaboration tools
Strong customer-service mindset, conflict-resolution skills and sound judgment when responding to audience questions, concerns and sensitive community issues
WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY:
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