CINCINNATI, Oct. 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company
(NASDAQ: SSP) has named veteran journalist Matt Simon as vice president of Scripps News.
Simon will be responsible for the vision, overall leadership,
editorial identity and programming for Scripps News' national,
centralized news organization.
Simon is currently deputy managing editor and senior executive
producer at Scripps News. He manages the production of distributed
and syndicated content across Scripps News and Scripps Local Media.
These productions include the programs "Scripps News Reports" and
"Good to Know," as well as daily co-produced newscasts across local
stations. Simon joined Scripps News in 2018 and has launched or
revamped several primetime programs.
Before Scripps News, Simon worked for Chinese television's
English language network (CGTN), leading international productions
and special events, including its first-ever live coverage of a
U.S. presidential election. He also produced programs for The
Weather Channel in Atlanta and WJZ
in Baltimore.
In September, Scripps announced it would end the over-the-air
broadcast of Scripps News on Nov. 15.
Its national news programming will remain on all streaming and
digital platforms with weekday live coverage from the field – now
aligned more closely with Scripps' 60+ local stations.
Scripps News' national team will serve as a news service for
local stations. Simon will report to Dean
Littleton, senior vice president of Local Media, in
executing the content strategy for Scripps' local and national news
teams.
"Matt has been a key member of the Scripps News leadership team
over the last six years – overseeing several award-winning
productions, reimagining primetime programming and leading joint
reporting initiatives between our national and local teams,"
Littleton said. "I look forward to working alongside Matt to deepen
the integration between Scripps News and Local Media."
How to watch Scripps News
You can watch Scripps News
on mobile with the Scripps News app and online at ScrippsNews.com.
It is also carried on streaming platforms and services.
Media contact: Molly
Miossi, The E.W. Scripps Company, 513-977-3713,
molly.miossi@scripps.com
About Scripps
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media
company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the
nation's largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities
with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio
of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households
across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court
TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION
Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation's largest holder of
broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps
National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps' long-time motto
is: "Give light and the people will find their own way."
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