I’m working at a Journal Broadcasting station. Journal is ‘merging’ with Scripps. As Scripps has acquired a number of other stations recently, I’m curious about the merging of the two cultures.

Once upon a time, I worked for Scripps and was there when they went MMJ so I am aware of the possible changes headed our way:

MMJs and ‘MMJ University’
Associate Producers and Content Coordinators
Producers who edit parts of their shows
Anchors who shoot some of their own stories
Hubs for Master Control and Art/Graphics
Final Cut Pro Editing
JVC GY-HM700+ Cameras

After they take-over/merge…I’m wondering what the general timeline is for implementation of the Scripps model. Basically: how long before reporters are required to become MMJs, we switch to JVC & FCP and they lay off the edit staff to implement the AP and CC model.

Also, curious if Scripps stations are still as rigid when it comes to MMJs, Producers editing and Photogs essentially getting VOSOTs/Breaking News/Live Shots and rarely working in a team.

I realize that every situation/station is different…just looking for a general idea of how new stations are brought into compliance.

Thx!