The E.W. Scripps Co. is eliminating more than 200 jobs and will “wind down” its national news programming, as the company cites an adverse advertising environment, reports Deadline. A core reporting team will continue to be based in D.C., to serve local stations.
In a memo to employees, CEO Adam Symson wrote that Scripps News will no longer be broadcast over the air, but will remain on streaming and digital platforms with reporting from the field.
Symson wrote, “Over the last two years, Scripps News’ live anchored coverage and documentary programming have grown its linear television audience, but the prospects for the necessary revenue growth haven’t materialized, despite our sales teams’ efforts. Scripps News’ current financial position is what has led me to the decision to scale back our approach to 24-hour news and over-the-air coverage.”
“We will prioritize field reporting, our strong political coverage, investigative reporting and our digital and social media presence,” he wrote. “This company has a long history of national reporting for local audiences, and Scripps News will continue to connect our viewers to the important events and ideas outside of their communities.”
Deadline states that Scripps “is just the latest media outlet to be hit with cutbacks and layoffs. Earlier this week, Paramount Global went through its latest round of job cuts, with CBS News laying off such well-know correspondents and anchors as Jeff Glor.”
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