Scripps News Announces New Streaming Strategy and New Editorial Leader

Starting November 18, Scripps News national programming will only be available through a streaming device, smart TV or website.

The free news channel will offer live programming on weekdays from 7am to 6pm, with additional news programming on evenings and weekends. Scripps News will feature award-winning reporting from around the world, live news events and breaking news coverage.

Scripps News will continue to expand its journalism with reporting from local and national journalists. More than 30 Washington, D.C.-based reporters and producers, plus reporters in communities across the country, remain committed to the Scripps News mission of local reporting that puts facts and people first.

Veteran journalist Matt Simon takes on the role of vice president of Scripps News on November 18. Simon will be responsible for the vision, overall leadership, editorial identity and programming of Scripps News’ centralized, national news organization.

Simon is currently senior executive producer and deputy managing editor at Scripps News. He manages the production of syndicated and syndicated content across Scripps News and Scripps Local Media. These productions include the “Scripps News Reports” and “Good to Know” programs, as well as daily newscasts co-produced on local stations.

“We recognize that streaming is the future for our viewers and users. Scripps News grew its streaming audience by more than 44% year over year,” says Simon. “We will continue to deliver quality journalism with an even greater emphasis on integration with our local stations, focusing on innovative presentation of our original reporting to create an even more engaging streaming product.”

Simon joined Scripps News in 2018. Prior to Scripps News, Simon worked for the Chinese English-language television network (CGTN), leading international productions and special events, including the first live coverage of a U.S. presidential election. He also produced programs for The Weather Channel in Atlanta and WJZ in Baltimore.

Find out how you can stream Scripps News at scrippsnews.com/streaming.