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More than a dozen laid off at TMJ4 as part of wider Scripps cutback
More than a dozen workers were laid off at TMJ4 on Oct. 27, according to a source with knowledge of the terminations. The station which is owned by E. W. Scripps Company, said at TMJ4, the affected roles are primarily tied to traditional newscast production, however, there are some on air employees impacted. In a statement to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the company confirmed the layoffs saying "These were difficult decisions, and we’re grateful to the colleagues whose roles were eliminated. We’re committed to supporting them through the transition." "Scripps is continuing to advance its companywide transformation to adapt to how people consume news and information across broadcast, streaming and digital platforms. Our focus is on preserving Scripps’ longstanding commitment to serving our audiences while changing how we reach them. Across the company, this includes the creation of new positions and changes to responsibilities, as well as the elimination of certain roles." Across the company, 431 positions were eliminated, but Scripps said it is "creating over 100 new positions, including local reporting roles and new community connection roles." "We aim to fill as many of these new roles as possible with colleagues whose positions have been affected," the company said