“Scripps News' straightforward approach to the news is more important now in an over-saturated market. Our mission to shine light on important stories and pursue the truth sets us apart.” – Simon Kaufman
Simon is a field producer for Scripps News. A Colorado native, he is currently based in Chicago, Illinois. His primary responsibilities include producing packages for Scripps News’ national team. Along with show producing, he has led field production for major stories and specials, including the trial of Derek Chauvin, the Colorado Springs Club Q shooting and “Uvalde: One Year Later.”
After graduating from the University of Michigan, Simon worked at the Big Ten Network and NBC Sports before joining Scripps News as a writer in 2019.
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