Scripps promoted Sean McGarvy to head of news, effective Oct. 5. He will lead news and content strategy and oversee news standards for Scripps News Group, unifying local newsrooms, digital operations, and Scripps News. McGarvy reports to Dean Littleton. He previously served as senior director of digital news operations.

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