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Community Relations and Events Manager
Location
Utah
Posted
8 days ago
Salary
$75K - $95K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Community Relations and Events Manager
Deseret Management Corporation
Title: Community Relations and Events Manager, KSL Location: SLC Triad Center Job Description: Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Who We Are KSL Media Group is Utah's largest media company with a portfolio that includes TV, radio, podcasts and an online marketplace. KSL connects Utahns to the news, information, entertainment and commerce that matter most. Committed to being a trusted voice and staffed by people who live and work here, KSL helps communities across the state stay informed, connected and engaged. Position Overview TheCommunity Relations and Events Manageris an experiential marketing leader charged withdriving audience growth, brand performance, and community engagement across KSL's portfolio of business unitsthrough partnerships,eventsand brand experiences. This role overseesan events teamand serves multiple business units including television, radio, podcast,sportsand online marketplaces. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Brand & Marketing, thismanager serves as a key member of the marketing leadership team, working alongside creative directorsand marketing managersto strategize and execute the types ofpartnerships and events that will build KSL’s brand and audience in the community This role also serves as one of KSL's primary external relationship builders — connecting the company's mission to the civic, charitable, and business organizations that matter most to our audience andtoour brand. Note: Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion. - This position is ahybridrole that requires the employee to regularly work at our Salt Lake City site. Specific hybrid schedules will be determined based on business needs and evaluated by managers. What You Will Do: Primary job duties will include, but are not limited to: Community Relations - Serve as a representative of KSL at community events, fundraisers, civic meetings, board functions, and industry gatherings, reflecting the company's values and brand with consistency and purpose. - Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions and business leaders across Utah. - Leverage community relationships to create partnership opportunities, co-branded campaigns, and activations that support KSL's marketing and business objectives. - Plan and overseeevents to make sure on-site community activations are smooth and reflect KSL marketing objectives and brand values Events Management - Plan and oversee events to make sure on-site community activations are smooth and reflect KSL marketing objectives and brand values - Manage event budgets to ensure organizational ROI co-exists with exceptional community experiences - Coordinate vendor and venue contracts and relationships - Execute both small communityeventsand large tent-pole events - Post-event reporting and analysis Team Leadership - Provide strategic direction, mentorship, and performance management forcommunity relations and event coordinators - Clearly delineate responsibilities and inspire career growth from the team - Collaborate cross-functionally withcreative directors, marketing managers, and Sales teams to integrate community initiatives into broader campaigns. Skills and Experience We Are Looking For - Bachelor's degree inEvents Management, ExperienceMarketing, Communications,CommunityDevelopmentor a related field. - 5+years of progressive experience incommunityrelations,events management,externalaffairsor brand management — preferably within a broadcast media, publishing, or large multi-platform media environment. - 2+ years of direct people-management experience at a supervisory level. - Demonstrated success building and managing partnerships with nonprofits, civic organizations, government entities, or corporate sponsors. - Proven track record of serving as an external representative in community-facing settings. - Portfolioof planned and executed events at both large and small scale - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, includingexperience drafting community-facing content. - Experience leading cross-functional teams. - High emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to represent KSL's values across diverse audiences and settings. - Comfort operating in a fast-paced, news-driven environment where priorities can shift quickly. Physical Demands - Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively. - skills to operate computer keys and general office equipment. Ability to work on a computer for prolonged periods of time. - Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. - Lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds on occasion (especially in event management activities) - Compensat Manual dexterity and fine motor ion $75,000 - $95,000.Salary to be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to evaluation of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant along with internal equity and alignment with market data. What We Offer You: Check Out Our KSL Benefits! Employees at KSL can enjoy a broad offering of benefits, including: - Robust, affordable medical, dental and vision coverage with no wait period for enrollment - Paid leave for new parents under our Medical Maternity and Parental Leave policies - Opportunities to apply for tuition reimbursement - Paid time off for vacation and sick leave in addition to paid company holidays - 401(k) with Company match, fully vested from day one - Paid time off for volunteering - Employer-funded retirement account, fully vested from day one - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services - Access to an entire team of free financial planners - Matches on contributions to charitable organizations after one year of service - Continuous growth and development opportunities - Dynamic team culture that values teamwork, having fun, and collaboration KSL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minority/female/disability PWDNET/veteran are encouraged to apply.
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