Former WTTG Staffer Sean McGarvy Named Scripps Head Of News

Former FOX5 (WTTG) staffer Sean McGarvy has been named head of news for E.W. Scripps, effective October 5.

McGarvy worked in special projects at FOX5 from 2001 to 2009. He later held news leadership positions around the country, including news director at WEWS in Cleveland and assistant news director at KMGH in Denver.

Most recently, McGarvy was Scripps’ senior director of digital news operations after previously serving as senior director of local news strategy. In his new role, he’ll oversee news and content strategy across Scripps’ local newsrooms, digital operations and Scripps News. More from E.W. Scripps.