TAMPA,
Fla., Nov. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The
E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has promoted Teresa Morgan to vice president and general
manager for WFTS, the Scripps-owned ABC affiliate in Tampa, effective Jan. 1.
Morgan has been with WFTS since 2003 and currently serves as the
station manager and senior director of sales. She started her
career at the station as a senior account executive before being
promoted to local sales manager in 2011 and the director of sales
in 2016. She assumed station manager responsibilities in
September.
"Teresa has done a tremendous job leading day-to-day operations
here in Tampa," said Nick Nicholson, Scripps regional vice president
and general manager. "She has a deep understanding of all aspects
of our WFTS operations, the Tampa
market and community. She has achieved strong results in every role
she has held and embodies the leadership characteristics that are
crucial to guiding the station forward in this fast-changing media
environment."
Prior to joining WFTS, Morgan held positions in sales and
community relations at WTVT, also in Tampa. Morgan is actively involved in her
community, regularly volunteering with local charities.
Scripps will begin the search for a new WFTS director of sales
immediately.
Media contact: Becca
McCarter, The E.W. Scripps Company, (513)
410-2425, rebecca.mccarter@scripps.com
About Scripps
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified
media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one
of the nation's largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves
communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a
portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches
households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News
and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus,
ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation's largest
holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of
the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps'
long-time motto is: "Give light and the people will find their own
way."
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