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The Senior Director will also attend political functions and community events on behalf of the Company. Legislative & Regulatory Affairs: Manage all state-level legislative advocacy, regulatory ...

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How much do community affairs director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for community affairs director in the United States is $112,977.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,500.00 and $131,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a community affairs director, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Community Affairs Director, you need expertise in public relations, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning, usually supported by a degree in communications, public administration, or a related field. Familiarity with CRM systems, social media management tools, and event planning software is often essential. Outstanding interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and persuasive communication help build strong partnerships and foster community trust. These skills are crucial for effectively representing an organization’s interests, resolving issues, and creating impactful community programs.

What is the difference between Community Affairs Director vs Community Relations Manager?

AspectCommunity Affairs DirectorCommunity Relations Manager
Required CredentialsBachelor’s degree, experience in public relations or community engagementBachelor’s degree, background in communications or public relations
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, high-level stakeholder engagementDay-to-day community outreach, event coordination
Employer & Industry UsageCorporations, nonprofits, government agenciesCorporations, nonprofits, local government
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding senior community engagement rolesEntry to mid-level community outreach roles

The Community Affairs Director typically handles strategic planning and high-level stakeholder engagement, focusing on long-term community initiatives. In contrast, the Community Relations Manager focuses more on daily outreach activities, event management, and maintaining community relationships. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and are used across various industries, but they differ in scope and seniority.

How does a community affairs director typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

A Community Affairs Director regularly works cross-functionally with departments such as marketing, public relations, government affairs, and corporate social responsibility to ensure that community initiatives align with organizational goals. They often coordinate joint projects, share stakeholder feedback, and participate in strategic planning meetings to maximize community impact. Effective collaboration is essential for managing events, outreach campaigns, and partnerships, requiring strong communication and organizational skills. Building internal relationships helps the director advocate for community interests while supporting the broader mission of the organization.

What does a community affairs director do?

A Community Affairs Director is responsible for managing relationships between an organization and the local community. They develop and implement programs to address community concerns, represent the organization at public events, and collaborate with community leaders and stakeholders. Their goal is to foster positive relationships, enhance the organization's reputation, and ensure that the organization is responsive to community needs and issues. They may also handle public communications, organize outreach initiatives, and oversee charitable or volunteer efforts.

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Infographic showing various Community Affairs Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,977 per year, or $54.3 per hour.

Business Affairs Director

Hearst Communications, Inc.

Charlotte, NC • On-site

$125 - $175/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Hearst rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

49th of 76 rated media

Job description

Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG)is seeking a Business Affairs Director to join our team. This position willprimarilyfocus on compliance with FCC-mandated rules for Educational/Informational (E/I) television production and distribution and oversight of rights, clearances, and general production documentation in addition to business issues surroundingHMPG’sgeneral market entertainment. Will work with leadership to maintain HMPG brand integrity of all current series and to manage day-to-day business affairs for development and production. TheBusiness Affairs Director will also draft, review and close various short-form business and production documents.As such, a legal background and/or related experience in the media and/or entertainment industry is required.

The position reports to the Vice President, Business Affairs.

The position is on-site for four (4) days at our Hearst offices in either Glendale, CA or Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities

Review, negotiate, and draft short-form business, production, and vendor documents including location, third-party acquired materials, and appearance releases, production services agreements, permits, letters of intent, NDAs, etc. in coordination with the production management team, Rights & Clearances team, and in-house and external counsel.

Partner with management, sales, production, post-production, regulatory counsel, and network partners to ensure content compliance with applicable FCC, FTC, COPPA, and other regulations, while maintaining HMPG brand integrity and industry standards.

Assist Vice President, Business Affairs in overseeing Rights & Clearances and Standard & Practices.

Support Standards & Practices team responsible for content review, with an emphasis on compliance with E/I regulations, legal clearance, and appropriate execution of branded content.

Assist on rights management efforts via the RightsLine database.

Engage in logistics and issues surroundingprogramsponsorships, schedules, content and contractual obligations.

Collaborate with internal and external counsel when necessary.

Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working in television business affairs department, legal affairs department and/or entertainment law firm.

Qualifications

Precision in reviewing, annotating, and drafting agreements.

Familiarity with FCC, FTC, and COPPA (and related online privacy) regulations.

Familiarity with copyright and trademark laws and regulations.

Previous experience in performing legal and/or clearance review of episodic or long form audio/visual content.

Experience with market-leading enterprise rights management systems.

Skilled at maintaining positive relationships with showrunners and sales executives while enforcing standards and decisions and protecting HMPG’s interests.

Ability to make judgement calls on sensitive topics, removing personal opinions from decision-making process.

Proven ability to manage a high volume of projects with competing deadlines.

Excellent organization and time management skills.

Superior written and oral communication skills, with proven ability to communicate effectively and collegially with C-Suite and all colleagues, as well as with outside parties in negotiations.

Detail-oriented with strong analytical capabilities and judgement.

Familiarity with music rights and cue sheets, production insurance, and union issues a plus.

Working knowledge of project management software, preferably Monday.com.

Education

Law degree (J.D. or LLM) a plus.

  • HMPG is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $125,000and $175,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Hearst Television's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst Television employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

About Hearst Media Production Group

Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG),a business unit of Hearst Television, is an independent producer and distributor of original programming for TV stations, broadcast and cable networks and streaming services. HMPG produces hundreds of hours of programming annually across linear, streaming, digital and social media platforms for domestic and international distribution in nearly 100 countries. Its popular shows include the Emmy® Award-winning educational/informational (E/I) programming blocks airing weekends nationwide including “Weekend Adventure,” on ABC stations; “CBS WKND,” on the CBS Network; “The More You Know,” on the NBC Network; “One Magnificent Morning,” on the CW Network; “Mi Telemundo” on the Telemundo Network and “Go Time” on independent stations. HMPG also produces and/or distributes a diverse slate of other programming and content including Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien, Consumer Reports TV, and the company’s dedicated FAST channels Xplore, The Jack Hanna Channel and Rovr Pets, available on some of the most popular smart TVs and streaming platforms. HMPG has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and Charlotte. HMPG is represented by United Talent Agency.

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