The E.W. Scripps Co. has tapped Michael C. O’Brien to serve as vice president of sales for the company’s TV division, TVNewsday reports. In his new role he will oversee the sales strategy for the TV division, working closely with general managers at 10 stations in nine markets, the site says. O’Brien, who joined Scripps on Jan. 30, most recently was senior VP of regional sales for Petry Media Corp., TVNewsday says.
—Sergio Ibarra