Matt Simon Named Vice President of Scripps News

Matt Simon, Vice President, Scripps News ● Photo Credit: Scripps News

CINCINNATI, October 28, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) – The E.W. Scripps Company, a media company that covers local and national news, has appointed Matt Simon as Vice President of Scripps News. According to the company, Simon will lead the network’s vision, editorial direction, and programming strategy.

Simon has been with Scripps News since 2018, most recently serving as Deputy Managing Editor and Senior Executive Producer. In that role, he managed syndicated content production for Scripps News and Scripps Local Media, including programs such as "Scripps News Reports" and "Good to Know." He also oversaw daily newscasts co-produced with local stations and helped revamp several primetime programs.

Before joining Scripps, Simon worked at CGTN, leading international productions and special events, including coverage of a U.S. presidential election. He has also produced programs for The Weather Channel and WJZ in Baltimore.

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"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. I look forward to working alongside Matt to deepen the integration between Scripps News and Local Media," said Dean Littleton, Senior Vice President of Local Media at Scripps.

Simon will report to Littleton as he leads Scripps News’ national team, which will provide news services for more than 60 local stations. The company recently announced that it will end over-the-air broadcasts of Scripps News on November 15, but the national news programming will continue on streaming and digital platforms.

For more information, visit www.scrippsnews.com.

Source: The E.W. Scripps Company