Scott Matthews, who has worked at CNBC and WABC’s local news stations, among others, has been appointed as Senior Vice President of News Gathering for MSNBC. This move highlights MSNBC’s future plans amidst the possibility of it being separated from NBC News, as the company is planning to split its cable assets into a new company in the near future.
Beginning March 17th, Matthews is set to commence his new position at MSNBC where he’ll establish a fresh editorial and production unit. This will encompass an assignment desk and a corps of producers and reporters. His responsibilities will involve overseeing daily and breaking news coverage, establishing editorial priorities, and managing the effective use of resources. In addition, MSNBC is planning to recruit over 100 journalists for various roles such as field producers, correspondents, photographers, and more.
As the freshly appointed head of MSNBC, I’ve penned down my vision in a memo to our team: We’re gearing up to strengthen our domestic, White House, and global news coverage, and I aim to do so by bolstering our presence in the field. In this new role, I’ll be overseeing the daily operations of a brand-new assignment desk, ensuring seamless coordination of both routine and breaking news coverage, while also establishing editorial priorities for the network.
MSNBC is facing not just the struggle of maintaining its liberal stance as conservatism gains popularity, but also difficulties due to a tough landscape for cable TV. More people are shifting towards streaming platforms and breaking ties with traditional television services. By 2025, MSNBC, along with other NBCU networks like CNBC and E!, will be separated into a new publicly-traded company. This means that MSNBC will need to strengthen its own news operations, rather than depending on those of NBC News as much.
As a passionate cinephile with a knack for news, I’ve had the privilege to work in some of the biggest media houses over the past decade. For instance, I served as Vice President and News Director at Disney’s WABC in New York City, where I managed news operations, supervised streaming and digital products, and collaborated with ABC News for special coverage. From 2011 to 2019, I was the Vice President of News Specials at CNBC, overseeing breaking news, special events, and programming across all day parts, both on traditional TV and digital platforms. During this tenure, I also spearheaded the CNBC Investigative Unit, developing documentaries and primetime shows like “Secret Lives of the Super Rich.” My professional journey has also taken me to CNN, WNYW and WWOR, as well as WTXF and WFXT.
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2025-03-06 18:54