Veteran Scripps leader Lyn Plantinga promoted to lead local media operations
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has promoted Lyn Plantinga to senior vice president of local media, effective immediately. She will lead local media operations and oversee Scripps' team of regional vice presidents while continuing her role as general manager for WTVF, Nashville's CBS-affiliated station.
Plantinga, who has over 30 years of experience starting as an intern at WTVF, previously served as regional vice president and general manager, overseeing stations in Nashville, Lexington, Cleveland, Buffalo and Cincinnati. Under her leadership, NewsChannel 5 became Nashville's top-rated station in every local daypart. Notable achievements include distributing 40,000 books to Title One schools, eliminating $1.8 million in medical debt for community members, and implementing storm shelters across 48 Middle Tennessee counties.
La E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) ha promosso Lyn Plantinga a vicepresidente senior dei media locali, con effetto immediato. Lei guiderà le operazioni dei media locali e superviserà il team di vicepresidenti regionali di Scripps, continuando nel suo ruolo di direttore generale per WTVF, la stazione affiliata a CBS di Nashville.
Plantinga, che vanta oltre 30 anni di esperienza iniziando come tirocinante presso WTVF, ha precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di vicepresidente regionale e direttore generale, occupandosi di stazioni a Nashville, Lexington, Cleveland, Buffalo e Cincinnati. Sotto la sua guida, NewsChannel 5 è diventata la stazione con il maggior rating a Nashville in ogni fascia oraria locale. Tra i risultati notevoli vi sono la distribuzione di 40.000 libri a scuole Title One, l'eliminazione di 1,8 milioni di dollari di debiti medici per i membri della comunità e l'implementazione di rifugi durante le tempeste in 48 contee del Tennessee centrale.
La E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) ha promovido a Lyn Plantinga como vicepresidenta senior de medios locales, con efecto inmediato. Ella liderará las operaciones de medios locales y supervisará al equipo de vicepresidentes regionales de Scripps, mientras continúa en su función como gerente general de WTVF, la estación afiliada a CBS en Nashville.
Plantinga, quien tiene más de 30 años de experiencia comenzando como pasante en WTVF, anteriormente sirvió como vicepresidenta regional y gerente general, supervisando estaciones en Nashville, Lexington, Cleveland, Buffalo y Cincinnati. Bajo su liderazgo, NewsChannel 5 se convirtió en la estación mejor valorada de Nashville en cada franja horaria local. Los logros notables incluyen la distribución de 40,000 libros a escuelas Title One, la eliminación de 1.8 millones de dólares en deudas médicas para miembros de la comunidad, y la implementación de refugios durante tormentas en 48 condados de Tennessee Central.
E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP)는 Lyn Plantinga를 지역 미디어의 수석 부사장으로 즉시 승진시켰습니다. 그녀는 지역 미디어 운영을 이끌고 Scripps의 지역 부사장 팀을 감독하며 Nashville의 CBS 제휴 방송국 WTVF의 총괄 관리자 역할을 계속 수행할 것입니다.
30년 이상의 경력을 가진 Plantinga는 WTVF에서 인턴으로 시작했으며, 이전에는 지역 부사장과 총괄 관리자로 근무하며 Nashville, Lexington, Cleveland, Buffalo, Cincinnati의 방송국을 감독했습니다. 그녀의 지도 아래 NewsChannel 5는 Nashville의 모든 지역 프로그램에서 최고 등급의 방송국이 되었습니다. 주목할만한 성과로는 Title One 학교에 40,000권의 책 기부, 지역 사회 구성원을 위한 180만 달러의 의료 부채 해소, 중부 Tennessee의 48개 카운티에 재해 대피소 구현이 포함됩니다.
L'E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) a promu Lyn Plantinga au poste de vice-présidente senior des médias locaux, avec effet immédiat. Elle dirigera les opérations des médias locaux et supervisera l'équipe des vice-présidents régionaux de Scripps, tout en poursuivant son rôle de directrice générale de WTVF, la station affiliée à CBS à Nashville.
Avec plus de 30 ans d'expérience, ayant commencé en tant que stagiaire chez WTVF, Plantinga a précédemment été vice-présidente régionale et directrice générale, supervisant des stations à Nashville, Lexington, Cleveland, Buffalo et Cincinnati. Sous sa direction, NewsChannel 5 est devenue la station la mieux notée de Nashville dans toutes les plages horaires locales. Parmi les réalisations notables, on peut citer la distribution de 40 000 livres aux écoles Title One, l'annulation de 1,8 million de dollars de dettes médicales pour les membres de la communauté et l'implémentation de refuges anti-tempête dans 48 comtés du Tennessee central.
Die E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) hat Lyn Plantinga zur Senior Vice President für lokale Medien befördert, mit sofortiger Wirkung. Sie wird die lokalen Medienoperationen leiten und das Team der regionalen Vizepräsidenten von Scripps überwachen und gleichzeitig ihre Rolle als Generaldirektorin von WTVF, dem CBS-affilierten Sender in Nashville, fortsetzen.
Plantinga, die über 30 Jahre Erfahrung verfügt und ihre Karriere als Praktikantin bei WTVF begann, war zuvor als regionaler Vizepräsident und Generaldirektor tätig, wobei sie die Sender in Nashville, Lexington, Cleveland, Buffalo und Cincinnati leitete. Unter ihrer Führung wurde NewsChannel 5 zur bestbewerteten Station in Nashville in jeder lokalen Sendezeit. Zu den bemerkenswerten Leistungen zählen die Verteilung von 40.000 Büchern an Title One Schulen, die Beseitigung von 1,8 Millionen Dollar an medizinischen Schulden für Gemeindemitglieder und die Implementierung von Sturmunterkünften in 48 Landkreisen in Mittel-Tennessee.
- Strong operational track record with WTVF as top-rated Nashville station in all local dayparts
- Demonstrated leadership in managing multiple major market stations
- Proven experience in driving community engagement and social impact initiatives
- None.
Plantinga also will continue to serve as general manager for WTVF,
She has served as regional vice president and general manager for the last year, overseeing Scripps' local television stations in
Plantinga will report to Dean Littleton, who was promoted to executive vice president of media broadcast operations last month.
"Lyn is a seasoned local media leader, committed to operational excellence, strong financial performance and leading teams to deliver quality, objective journalism," Littleton said. "This new role will allow her to work closely with all of Scripps' local stations, our employees and the communities Scripps serves."
Plantinga got her start in broadcast television as an intern at WTVF more than 30 years ago. She held a number of leadership roles at the station – including assistant news director, national sales manager and station manager – before being named the station's vice president and general manager in 2015.
NewsChannel 5 is the top-rated Nashville station in every local daypart and has generated strong connections in the community. Plantinga's team has raised money to give more than 40,000 books to children in Title One schools in the area. After reporting on medical costs and their impact, the station purchased and eliminated more than
Plantinga serves on the boards of the Scripps Howard Fund and the General Hospital Foundation, where she is past board chair. She is past board president of the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters, past news committee chair of the CBS Affiliates Board and has held board leadership positions with Second Harvest Food Bank, Adventure Science Center and Leadership Nashville. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University.
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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