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Watching the Media Reckoning Unfold in a Now-Shuttered Broadcast Newsroom


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Published in Media and Entertainment on Thursday, December 5th 2024 at 6:34 GMT by Michael Jones   Print publication without navigation

  • Like other newsrooms across the country, Scripps News was bracing for the worst
  • potential violence, claims of rigged voting, a deluge of disinformation. But it was also wrestling with its own reckoning: the unraveling of its national broadcast news operation and the imminent unemployment of roughly 200 colleagues.

The article from Mother Jones discusses the significant layoffs at Scripps News, a broadcast media company, which are part of a broader trend of downsizing in the media industry. Scripps News, formerly known as Newsy, has undergone multiple rounds of layoffs, with the most recent affecting 131 employees, including many journalists. This downsizing is attributed to financial pressures within the media sector, exacerbated by the shift towards digital media consumption and the economic challenges posed by the ongoing effects of the global health crisis. The layoffs have led to concerns about the future of local journalism and the quality of news coverage, as experienced journalists are let go, potentially impacting the depth and breadth of news reporting. The article also touches on the broader implications for democracy, as local news outlets struggle to survive, leading to news deserts where communities lack access to reliable local news sources.

Read the Full Mother Jones Article at:
[ https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/12/scripps-news-election-broadcast-media-layoffs/ ]

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