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Vice President, Community Engagement & Development – KABC

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Marketing
    Media & Journalism
  • Glendale, +1

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in multi-platform content, community relations, event management, strong public speaking, leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a bachelor's degree.
  • You will drive community outreach, manage events, cultivate partnerships, oversee talent schedules, enhance DE&I initiatives, handle budgets, and represent the station at community functions.

Requirements

  • History in development, production, and distribution of multi-platform programming and content
  • Ability to foster, develop, and expand relationships with local leaders, partners, and organizations
  • Proven manager of important community initiatives and live events
  • Strong presentation and public speaking skills
  • Excels at motivating, and inspiring team members
  • Strong, proactive, adaptable leader, strategic thinker, and passionate supporter of all communities we serve.
  • Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

  • Creates innovative, modern community outreach efforts across the market
  • Grows existing partnerships and creates new ones based on the immediate and long-term needs of all communities and cultures
  • Helps oversee and produce special projects including live events such as emergency response drives, town hall gatherings, candidate forums, parades and concerts
  • Must be dialed-in to breaking news and emergencies to respond to immediate needs of our communities
  • Identifies and cultivates outreach opportunities in key counties to enhance and grow audience development efforts
  • Aligns news, programming, marketing, and talent with cause-related events and campaigns
  • Helps station leadership maintain awareness of issues of community concern
  • Oversees schedule of talent and station participation in community events and charitable functions
  • Connects station and community initiatives with synergy opportunities across the ABC Owned Television Stations (OTV) and ABC News
  • Elevates DE&I initiatives within the station and across OTV
  • Works closely with the local belong team to broaden internal and external multicultural presence
  • Localizes Disney Corporate Social Responsibility and community-service initiatives
  • Manages the department's annual operating budget and oversees the station's donation pool
  • Leverages community and station initiatives to maximize sales and revenue opportunities
  • Provides resources, expertise, and input to community news coverage on all platforms including social media
  • Helps manage and traffic Public Service Announcements
  • Periodically serves as station representative and spokesperson at community events

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Vice President, Community Engagement & Development at KABC?

The primary responsibilities include creating innovative community outreach efforts, managing partnerships, overseeing special projects and events, responding to breaking news, aligning news and programming with cause-related events, and elevating diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A history in development, production, and distribution of multi-platform programming and content is required, as well as the ability to foster relationships with local leaders, manage community initiatives, and possess strong presentation skills.

Is a specific degree required for this role?

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred for candidates applying for this position.

How is the salary for this position determined?

The salary range for this position is $157,392 to $211,860 per year, and the actual offered pay will take into account internal equity, candidate’s geographic region, and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Will the VP, Community Engagement & Development have the opportunity to participate in live community events?

Yes, the VP will oversee the schedule of talent and station participation in community events and charitable functions and may serve as a representative and spokesperson at these events.

What kind of initiatives will the individual in this role focus on?

The individual will focus on community engagement priorities, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, as well as developing partnerships and outreach opportunities to benefit various communities within the Los Angeles market.

Does this position involve budget management?

Yes, the VP will manage the department's annual operating budget and oversee the station's donation pool.

Is experience in community relations essential for this role?

Yes, proven management of important community initiatives and live events is essential for the role.

Will this position collaborate with other departments?

Yes, the VP will work closely with team members across various departments, including News, Marketing, and Programming to drive community engagement efforts.

Are there any incentives or bonuses included in the compensation package?

Yes, a bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, along with a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

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