E.W. Scripps Appoints New Chief Legal Officer
Ticker: SSP · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 1, 2024 · CIK: 832428
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | E.W. Scripps Co (SSP) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 2 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.01 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: executive-appointment, legal
TL;DR
Scripps names new top lawyer, Lisa Black, from TEGNA, effective Oct 1.
AI Summary
On September 27, 2024, The E.W. Scripps Company announced the appointment of Lisa M. Black as Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, effective October 1, 2024. She will report to President and CEO Adam Symson and will oversee the company's legal affairs. Black previously served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel at TEGNA Inc.
Why It Matters
The appointment of a new Chief Legal Officer is a significant leadership change that could impact the company's legal strategy and compliance moving forward.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing reports a routine executive appointment, not a significant financial event or strategic shift.
Key Players & Entities
- E.W. Scripps Company (company) — Registrant
- Lisa M. Black (person) — Appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel
- October 1, 2024 (date) — Effective date of appointment
- Adam Symson (person) — President and CEO of E.W. Scripps Company
- TEGNA Inc. (company) — Previous employer of Lisa M. Black
FAQ
What is the effective date of Lisa M. Black's appointment?
Lisa M. Black's appointment is effective October 1, 2024.
Who will Lisa M. Black report to?
Lisa M. Black will report to President and CEO Adam Symson.
What is Lisa M. Black's new title?
Lisa M. Black's new title is Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel.
Where did Lisa M. Black previously work?
Lisa M. Black previously served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel at TEGNA Inc.
What is the primary responsibility of Lisa M. Black in her new role?
In her new role, Lisa M. Black will oversee the company's legal affairs.
Filing Stats: 577 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 10 · Accepted 2024-10-01 17:02:48
Key Financial Figures
- $0.01 — stered Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share SSP NASDAQ Global Select Mark
Filing Documents
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- ssp-20240927.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- ssp-20240927_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 21KB
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01 Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events The Company has noted it will wind down Scripps News' 24/7 national news programming after November 15 th . Scripps News will no longer broadcast over the air, although it will remain on streaming and digital platforms with weekday live coverage from the field. As a result of these changes, the Company expects to eliminate more than 200 jobs. We expect approximately 50 Scripps News staff members will remain to report for our local news audiences and produce streaming and digital content, all under the Scripps News brand. 3
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY BY: /s/ Daniel W. Perschke Daniel W. Perschke Senior Vice President, Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) Dated: October 1, 2024 4