Scripps names Matt Simon as VP of Scripps News
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointed Matt Simon as vice president of Scripps News. Simon, currently deputy managing editor and senior executive producer, will lead the vision and editorial direction of Scripps News' national operations. The announcement comes as Scripps plans to end over-the-air broadcasting of Scripps News on Nov. 15, while maintaining its presence on streaming and digital platforms. Simon will report to Dean Littleton, focusing on integrating local and national news teams. The service will continue to be available through the Scripps News app, ScrippsNews.com, and various streaming platforms.
La E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) ha nominato Matt Simon come vicepresidente di Scripps News. Simon, attualmente vice caporedattore e produttore esecutivo senior, guiderà la visione e la direzione editoriale delle operazioni nazionali di Scripps News. L'annuncio arriva mentre Scripps prevede di terminare la trasmissione via etere di Scripps News il 15 novembre, mantenendo però la sua presenza sulle piattaforme di streaming e digitali. Simon riporterà a Dean Littleton, concentrandosi sull'integrazione dei team di notizie locali e nazionali. Il servizio continuerà a essere disponibile tramite l'app Scripps News, ScrippsNews.com e varie piattaforme di streaming.
La E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) ha nombrado a Matt Simon como vicepresidente de Scripps News. Simon, actualmente editor gerente adjunto y productor ejecutivo senior, liderará la visión y la dirección editorial de las operaciones nacionales de Scripps News. El anuncio llega mientras Scripps planea terminar la transmisión por aire de Scripps News el 15 de noviembre, manteniendo su presencia en plataformas de streaming y digitales. Simon reportará a Dean Littleton, centrándose en integrar los equipos de noticias locales y nacionales. El servicio seguirá estando disponible a través de la aplicación Scripps News, ScrippsNews.com y varias plataformas de streaming.
E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP)는 Matt Simon을 Scripps News의 부사장으로 임명했습니다. 현재 부편집장 및 수석 프로듀서인 Simon은 Scripps News의 전국 운영에 대한 비전 및 편집 방향을 이끌 것입니다. 이 발표는 Scripps가 11월 15일에 Scripps News의 공중파 방송을 종료할 계획인 가운데 이루어지며, 스트리밍 및 디지털 플랫폼에서는 계속 운영될 것입니다. Simon은 Dean Littleton에게 보고하며, 지역 및 국가 뉴스 팀의 통합에 집중할 것입니다. 이 서비스는 Scripps News 앱, ScrippsNews.com 및 다양한 스트리밍 플랫폼을 통해 계속 사용할 수 있습니다.
La E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) a nommé Matt Simon au poste de vice-président de Scripps News. Actuellement rédacteur en chef adjoint et producteur exécutif senior, Simon dirigera la vision et l'orientation éditoriale des opérations nationales de Scripps News. L'annonce intervient alors que Scripps prévoit de mettre fin à la diffusion hertzienne de Scripps News le 15 novembre, tout en maintenant sa présence sur les plateformes de streaming et numériques. Simon fera rapport à Dean Littleton, en se concentrant sur l'intégration des équipes de nouvelles locales et nationales. Le service continuera d'être disponible via l'application Scripps News, ScrippsNews.com et diverses plateformes de streaming.
Die E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) hat Matt Simon zum Vizepräsidenten von Scripps News ernannt. Simon, der derzeit stellvertretender Chefredakteur und leitender Produzent ist, wird die Vision und redaktionelle Richtung der nationalen Operationen von Scripps News leiten. Die Ankündigung erfolgt, während Scripps plant, die terrestrische Ausstrahlung von Scripps News am 15. November einzustellen und gleichzeitig die Präsenz auf Streaming- und digitalen Plattformen aufrechtzuerhalten. Simon wird an Dean Littleton berichten und sich auf die Integration der lokalen und nationalen Nachrichtenteams konzentrieren. Der Dienst wird weiterhin über die Scripps News-App, ScrippsNews.com und verschiedene Streaming-Plattformen verfügbar sein.
- Strategic restructuring of news operations to focus on digital and streaming platforms
- Internal promotion demonstrates succession planning and talent retention
- Integration of local and national news teams could create operational efficiencies
- Discontinuation of over-the-air broadcasting could reduce audience reach
- Transition from traditional broadcasting might impact advertising revenue
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
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
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