Adam P. Symson (born 1974) is an American media executive. He serves as the president and chief executive officer of the E. W. Scripps Company, a mass media corporation listed on the NASDAQ.
Adam P. Symson | |
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| Born | 1974 (age 49–50) |
| Education | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Occupation | Media executive |
| Title | President, Chief Executive Officer |
| Spouse | Sherri Symson |
| Children | 2 daughters |
Early life
editSymson was born in 1974.[1] He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a bachelor's degree in Communications.[1]
Career
editSymson began his career as an investigative producer for two television stations owned by CBS: WBBM-TV and KCBS-TV.[1] He joined the E. W. Scripps Company in 2002.[2] He first worked for KNXV-TV, and he was chief digital officer from 2011 to 2016, followed by chief operating officer from November 2016 to August 8, 2017.[1][2][3]
Symson succeeded Rich Boehne as chief executive officer on August 8, 2017.[4] He was also appointed to its board of directors in 2017.[4] As CEO, he has focused transforming the company by reducing payroll, selling radio stations, expanding into national media and purchasing more local television stations.[5] He earned over $3.4 million in 2018.[6][7]
Personal life
editWith his wife Sherri, Symson has two daughters, Logan and Hannah.[3] He serves on the boards of directors for Cincinnati's Holocaust & Humanity Center, the Reporters Committee for the Freedom of the Press and The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Ew Scripps Co/The-A (SSP:NASDAQ): Adam P. Symson". Bloomberg. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
- ^ a b Tweh, Bowdeya (November 10, 2016). "Scripps, AdvancePierre making changes at top". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved March 15, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Adam Symson". E.W. Scripps Company. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- ^ a b "Board of Directors: Richard A. Boehne". E. W. Scripps Company. p. 14A-15A. Retrieved March 15, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Watkins, Steve (January 25, 2018). "Scripps cuts dozens of Cincinnati jobs, selling radio stations". Cincinnati Business Courier. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
- ^ Watkins, Steve (March 1, 2018). "Scripps reveals new CEO's pay". Cincinnati Business Courier. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
- ^ Pizzigati, Sam. "A Media Mogul's Noble Challenge to Moguldom". Inequality.org. Institute for Policy Studies. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
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