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Scripps promotes Ross White to VP and GM of KOAA in Colorado Springs, ColoradoCINCINNATI, May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has promoted Ross White to the role of vice president and general manager for KOAA, Scripps' NBC affiliate in Colorado Springs, Colorado, effective immediately. White has served as director of sales at KOAA since 2016. "Ross has a wealth of experience in the local media industry and is a proven leader who has led his sales team to great success," said Brian Lawlor, president of Local Media. "His knowledge of the news business, the market and the station, along with his commitment to the community, make him the ideal candidate to be the next leader in Colorado Springs for Scripps." Prior to joining KOAA, White served as general sales manager at WMC in Memphis, Tennessee. He began his creer at KVII in Amarillo, Texas, as a news photographer, then creative services director. He later moved to the sales department at KVII as an account executive and was promoted into several sales leadership positions, including director of sales. "In my time as KOAA director of sales, we have focused on bringing the Scripps mission, 'We do well by doing good,' into all aspects of our operation," said White. "As general manager, I look forward to furthering that mission in the community I call home through a continuing commitment to quality local journalism." White obtained his Bachelor of Science in mass communication and broadcast media from West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas. About Scripps View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/scripps-promotes-ross-white-to-vp-and-gm-of-koaa-in-colorado-springs-colorado-301299213.html SOURCE The E.W. Scripps Company |