Scripps shifts Local Media to 11-region structure to scale operations for changing viewing habits
SSP•Newsrooms stay market-led as streaming and automation expand
Local newsrooms will remain led by station news directors, keeping editorial decisions with market-level journalists and newsroom leaders.
The plan advances expanded 24/7 streaming news, AI, and automation to modernize technical production workflows across streaming and linear news.
The restructuring will eliminate 27 local market and sales leadership roles; a Northeast regional general manager role remains to be filled.
11-region leadership model for Local Media
Scripps rolled out an 11-region leadership model for Local Media to align operations with shifting consumer viewing and discovery habits.
Regional general managers will oversee 2-4 markets in most regions, aiming to add consistency, scale, and technology support across stations.
