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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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The E.W. Scripps Company is seeking a strategic, business-minded technology leader to serve as our next Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a trusted media company at a time when technology, AI, digital products, and innovation are redefining how audiences consume content and how businesses create value.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the CTO is responsible for defining and executing Scripps' enterprise technology strategy. As Scripps evolves to meet the demands of a rapidly changing media landscape, technology is no longer a supporting function—it is central to our strategy, growth, and competitive future. This role ensures technology is not only an operational capability, but a strategic driver of business growth, innovation, transformation, and long-term competitive advantage.
The CTO partners closely with senior leaders across the company to align technology investments with business priorities, shape enterprise strategy, and build the technology capabilities needed for Scripps' future. This leader brings a strong enterprise mindset, balancing long-term strategic thinking with disciplined execution while developing high-performing teams and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Enterprise Leadership
Partner with senior leaders to help shape enterprise strategy and identify opportunities where technology can accelerate business growth, improve competitiveness, create new capabilities, and deliver long-term value.
Develop and communicate a multi-year technology strategy and establish enterprise priorities that balance innovation, operational excellence, financial discipline, and risk management.
Provide strategic counsel on emerging technologies, AI, digital transformation, and industry trends to support strategic decision-making.
Technology Strategy & Product Leadership
Lead the enterprise technology strategy, roadmap, and operating model across technology functions, including product, software engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, broadcast engineering, enterprise systems, and data.
Establish a disciplined build, buy, and partner framework to guide technology investment decisions.
Drive technology-enabled business innovation, including identifying and incubating new revenue opportunities, digital products, and platforms that expand Scripps' competitive moat.
Lead technology-enabled transformation initiatives that improve business performance, operational efficiency, and customer experiences.
Define and execute the company's AI and innovation strategy, ensuring investments deliver measurable business value.
Organizational Leadership
Build and lead a high-performing technology organization through talent development, succession planning, and organizational design.
Identify and develop the capabilities needed to support the company's long-term strategy.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.
Business Partnership
Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, and Board, translating complex technology opportunities into actionable business strategies.
Build strong partnerships across the organization to align technology priorities with business objectives.
Represent technology with the Board, strategic partners, key vendors, and the broader technology community as appropriate.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
12+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, including leading large, complex technology organizations.
Media, streaming, digital, or adjacent technology industry experience preferred.
Demonstrated success developing enterprise technology strategy and leading large-scale transformation initiatives.
Experience overseeing multiple technology functions, including product, engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, and data.
Experience developing technology investment strategies, organizational capability, and high-performing leadership teams.
Experience working with executive leadership and Boards of Directors on strategic technology initiatives.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
Enterprise mindset with the ability to connect technology strategy to business outcomes.
Strategic thinker with a proven ability to execute through complex change.
Strong business, financial, and operational acumen.
Executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders, the Board, and external partners.
Deep understanding of modern technology platforms, product management, AI, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, and emerging trends.
Proven ability to build high-performing teams and develop future leaders.
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills.
Ability to simplify complex technology concepts and lead effectively through ambiguity.
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SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.
ABOUT SCRIPPS:
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. 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 outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.