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More than a dozen laid off at TMJ4 as part of wider Scripps cutback
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel • • business
Key Points:
- TMJ4 laid off more than a dozen behind-the-scenes employees on October 27 as part of a broader workforce reduction by parent company E. W. Scripps, affecting about 6% of its staff.
- The layoffs impacted roles such as producers, video journalists, production staff, and assignment editors, but did not include any of the station’s 33 on-air employees.
- Scripps cited a significant financial loss, including a $1.151 billion quarterly loss, and a challenging advertising market as reasons for restructuring and workforce reductions.
- The company is implementing changes leveraging AI and automation to adapt to the evolving media landscape and improve operational results.
- E. W. Scripps CEO Adam Symson emphasized the need for proactive, permanent changes to ensure the company’s survival and success amid shifting market conditions and consumer behaviors.
