Company Description
The E.W. Scripps Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a media enterprise through a portfolio of local television stations, national news, and entertainment networks in the United States.
It operates through Local Media and Scripps Networks segments. The Local Media segment engages in the operation of broadcast television stations and related digital activities; production of over-the-air news, information, sports, and entertainment content through broadcast, digital, mobile, social, and over-the-top platforms; and running of network programming, local sporting events, syndicated programming and original programming; and provision of core and political advertising services.
Its Scripps Networks segment operates national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV, as well as entertainment brands under the ION, Bounce, Grit, ION Mystery, ION Plus, and Laff names through over-the-air broadcast, cable/satellite, connected TV, and/or digital distribution.
The company also operates the Scripps National Spelling Bee, an educational program. It serves its audiences and businesses through cable and satellite service providers.
The E.W. Scripps Company was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
| Country | United States |
| Founded | 1878 |
| IPO Date | Jun 29, 1988 |
| Industry | Broadcasting |
| Sector | Communication Services |
| Employees | 4,600 |
| CEO | Adam Symson |
Contact Details
Address: Scripps Center, Suite 2800 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 United States | |
| Phone | 513 977 3000 |
| Website | scripps.com |
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | SSP |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Stock Type | Common Stock |
| Share Class | Class A Shares |
| Fiscal Year | January - December |
| Reporting Currency | USD |
| CIK Code | 0000832428 |
| CUSIP Number | 811054402 |
| ISIN Number | US8110544025 |
| Employer ID | 31-1223339 |
| SIC Code | 4833 |
Key Executives
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Adam P. Symson | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director |
| Jason P. Combs | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| Mark Gray | Senior Vice President of Network and Station Operations |
| Ethan Nelson | Vice President and Head of Court TV |
| Dean Littleton | Executive Vice President of Media Broadcast Operations |
| Joseph Naylor | Senior Vice President of Streaming and Digital Platforms |
| Brian Norris | Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer |
| Beth Welter | Chief of Staff |
| Tony Song | Head of Network Sales and Advanced TV |
| Seth Walters | Head of CTV sales |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Mar 26, 2026 | SCHEDULE 13G/A | Filing |
| Mar 20, 2026 | DEFA14A | Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials and Rule 14(a)(12) material |
| Mar 20, 2026 | DEF 14A | Other definitive proxy statements |
| Mar 13, 2026 | SCHEDULE 13D/A | Filing |
| Mar 9, 2026 | SCHEDULE 13D/A | Filing |
| Mar 9, 2026 | PRE 14A | Other preliminary proxy statements |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 10-K | Annual Report |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Feb 12, 2026 | SCHEDULE 13G/A | Filing |