Scripps is cutting anchors and adding reporters. Is this the future of local TV news?

Poynter · Kerwin Speight · last updated October 30, 2026 – 5:59 AM

Anchorless newscasts offer an early look at what viewers could gain — and lose — as local TV evolves

E.W. Scripps is forging ahead with a companywide transformation that includes the elimination of 431 positions.

CEO Adam Symson announced the job cuts Tuesday, marking the second wave of layoffs this year. In August, 268 employees were let go. Most notable among that group were news anchors at some stations.

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