MSNBC Aims to Hire Over 100 Journalists Under Newsgathering Chief Scott Matthews

variety.com:

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Scott Matthews, a veteran of CNBC and WABC’s local-news operations, among other venues, has been named senior vice president of newsgathering for MSNBC, spotlighting the progressive-news outlet’s plans as it faces a separation from NBC News in a looming spin-off of the company’s cable assets into a new company.

Matthews, who is expected to start his new role on March 17, will build a new editorial and production operation for MSNBC, including an assignment desk and a team of producers and correspondents.

He will coordinate daily and breaking news coverage, set editorial priorities, and ensure efficient deployment of resources.

MSNBC will be looking to hire more than 100 journalists, including field producers, correspondents, photographers, and more. “Scott’s new role reflects our plans to build out MSNBC’s domestic, Washington and international newsgathering operations and expand our presence in the field,” said Rebecca Kutler, MSNBC’s new president, in a memo to staffers.