E.W. Scripps Confirms Layoffs at Local Stations Amid Media Cuts

The E.W. Scripps Company has begun layoffs at several of its local television stations, citing the need to adapt to ongoing disruptions in the media industry. The exact number of job cuts remains unclear, but the company acknowledged staff reductions across about a dozen stations while also halting the filling of open positions. These layoffs follow a series of job cuts in the broader media landscape, including layoffs at Tegna and Nexstar in recent months. Scripps is also facing financial challenges, as the delay in releasing its fourth-quarter earnings report is linked to active refinancing negotiations regarding its debt. The company's CEO previously announced significant workforce reductions last year while transitioning its national news channel to a streaming format. Scripps is expected to provide more details on these layoffs during its upcoming earnings report on March 11.