Journal Media (JMG) 10-Q 14 Aug 15 2015 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Aug. 07, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	JOURNAL MEDIA GROUP, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	1,622,893
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		24,407,533

Unaudited Condensed Consolidate

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets:
Cash	$ 41,238	$ 0
Receivables, net	45,009	36,958
Inventories, net	7,873	6,184
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	6,067	1,937
Total current assets	100,187	45,079
Property, plant and equipment (less accumulated depreciation of $260,371 and $256,603, respectively)	252,657	185,548
Goodwill	9,030	0
Other intangible assets, net	11,392	2,001
Other assets	2,698	2,018
Total assets	375,964	234,646
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	18,450	10,573
Accrued compensation and benefits	20,333	12,404
Deferred revenue	32,815	21,136
Other current liabilities	22,847	4,097
Total current liabilities	94,445	48,210
Accrued employee compensation and benefits	4,093	4,201
Accrued pension and retirement benefits	15,559	5,318
Deferred income taxes	13,603	0
Multi-employer plan withdrawal liability	0	4,100
Other long-term liabilities	1,962	3,570
Equity:
Common stock - $0.01 par value, authorized 100,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 24,407,533 shares at June 30, 2015	244	0
Preferred stock - $0.01 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 0 shares at June 30, 2015	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	244,051	0
Parent company equity	0	169,575
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2,771)	(2,782)
Retained earnings	2,324	0
Total stockholders' equity	243,848	166,793
Non-controlling interests	2,454	2,454
Total equity	246,302	169,247
Total liabilities and equity	$ 375,964	$ 234,646

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat3

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accumulated depreciation	$ 260,371
Common stock, par value ( in dollars per share)	$ 0.01
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	100,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares)	24,407,533
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)	24,407,533
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)	10,000,000
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)	0
Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares)	0

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat4

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Operating revenue:
Advertising and marketing services	$ 67,397	$ 56,975	$ 122,503	$ 116,860
Subscriptions	39,267	29,700	70,543	61,998
Other	9,150	5,553	14,246	11,829
Total revenue	115,814	92,228	207,292	190,687
Operating costs and expenses:
Costs of sales (exclusive of items shown below)	60,122	50,998	109,220	103,416
Selling, general and administrative	46,410	42,414	87,339	87,138
Defined pension and benefit plan expense	160	4,773	1,458	5,446
Depreciation and amortization	5,378	4,157	9,249	8,399
Total operating costs and expenses	112,070	102,342	207,266	204,399
Operating earnings (loss)	3,744	(10,114)	26	(13,712)
Other income and (expense), net	(125)	(332)	151	(667)
Earnings (loss) before income taxes	3,619	(10,446)	177	(14,379)
Provision for income taxes	296	10	396	16
Net earnings (loss)	$ 3,323	$ (10,456)	$ (219)	$ (14,395)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings per share - basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.13	$ (0.72)	$ (0.01)	$ (1)
Earnings per share - diluted (in dollars per share)	0.13	(0.72)	(0.01)	(1)
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.04	$ 0	$ 0.04	$ 0

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat5

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ 3,323	$ (10,456)	$ (219)	$ (14,395)
Changes in defined benefit pension plans, net of tax of $7, $0, $7 and $94	11	0	11	154
Total comprehensive income (loss)	$ 3,334	$ (10,456)	$ (208)	$ (14,241)

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat6

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Changes in defined benefit pension plans, tax	$ 7	$ 0	$ 7	$ 94

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat7

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated and Combined Statements of Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Parent Company Equity	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Retained Earnings	Non-controlling Interests	JRN shareholders	JRN shareholdersCommon Stock	JRN shareholdersAdditional Paid-in Capital	Scripps shareholders	Scripps shareholdersCommon Stock	Scripps shareholdersAdditional Paid-in Capital	Scripps shareholdersParent Company Equity
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$ 187,844			$ 198,381	$ (13,195)		$ 2,658
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings (loss)	(14,395)			(14,395)
Changes in defined benefit pension and benefit plans, net of tax	154				154
Transfers to/from Parent	(2,064)			(2,064)
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2014	171,539			181,922	(13,041)		2,658
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2014	169,247	$ 0	$ 0	169,575	(2,782)	$ 0	2,454
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net earnings (loss)	(219)			(3,542)		3,323
Changes in defined benefit pension and benefit plans, net of tax	11				11
Dividends paid to shareholders - $0.04 per share	(999)					(999)
Conversion of Parent equity	0		29,373	(29,373)
Transfers to/from Parent	(9,498)			(9,498)
Distribution of JMG stock								$ 87,362	$ 99	$ 87,263	$ 0	$ 145	$ 127,017	$ (127,162)
Stock based compensation	398		398
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2015	$ 246,302	$ 244	$ 244,051	$ 0	$ (2,771)	$ 2,324	$ 2,454

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat8

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated and Combined Statements of Equity (Parenthetical)	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015$ / shares
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividends paid to shareholders (in dollars per share)	$ 0.04

Unaudited Condensed Consolidat9

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (219)	$ (14,395)
Adjustments for non-cash items:
Depreciation and amortization	9,249	8,399
Provision for doubtful accounts	433	188
Deferred income taxes	44	0
Deferred financing costs	28	0
Non-cash stock based compensation	398	0
Net (gain) loss from disposal of assets	(264)	42
Impairment of long-lived assets	265	0
Multi-employer plan withdrawal accrual	0	4,100
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	3,875	8,704
Inventories	383	195
Accounts payable	4,664	(1,975)
Payable to Scripps	18,043	0
Other assets and liabilities	(3,115)	(2,291)
Net cash provided by operating activities	33,784	2,967
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures for property and equipment	(2,032)	(913)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	303	10
Acquisition of business	10,489	0
Contribution to partnership	(830)	0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	7,930	(903)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments of financing costs	(561)	0
Cash dividends	(999)	0
Transfer to/from Parent	1,084	(2,064)
Net cash used in financing activities	(476)	(2,064)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	41,238	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 41,238	$ 0

Formation of the Company and Ba

Formation of the Company and Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Formation of the Company and Basis of Presentation	FORMATION OF THE COMPANY AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION The Separation — On April 1, 2015, the transactions contemplated by the master transaction agreement, dated July 30, 2014, by and among Scripps and Journal were completed. On April 1, Scripps and Journal (1) separated their newspaper businesses and then combined them through two mergers, resulting in each of them becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Journal Media Group, and (2) merged their broadcast businesses. Journal Media Group combines the 13 Scripps newspaper markets with Journal's Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Journal Community Publishing Group, Inc., which publishes several community publications principally in southeastern Wisconsin. Basis of Presentation — The condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2015 and for the three months ended June 30, 2015 include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. The financial statements for periods prior to April 1, 2015 reflect the condensed combined financial statements of Scripps Newspapers, a business representing the principal publishing operations of Scripps, as described below. Various agreements between the Company and Scripps became effective as of April 1, 2015 as further described in Note 14 - Transactions with Scripps . The Scripps Newspaper's operations consist of daily and community newspapers in 13 markets across the United States. The newspapers earn revenue primarily from the sale of advertising to local and national advertisers and newspaper subscription fees. Employee related costs, newspaper distribution and newsprint costs are the primary expenses at each newspaper. The newspapers operate in small and mid-size markets, focusing on news coverage within their local markets. The daily newspapers published by the Company are the Abilene (TX) Reporter-News, the Anderson (SC) Independent-Mail, the Corpus Christi (TX) Caller-Times, the Evansville (IN) Courier & Press, the Henderson (KY) Gleaner, the Kitsap (WA) Sun, the Knoxville (TN) News Sentinel, the Memphis (TN) Commercial Appeal, the Naples (FL) Daily News, the Redding (CA) Record-Searchlight, the San Angelo (TX) Standard-Times, the Treasure Coast (FL) News/Press/Tribune, the Ventura County (CA) Star and the Wichita Falls (TX) Times Record News. The business also includes a 40% ownership in the Albuquerque Publishing Company, which publishes the Albuquerque Journal (NM) . Historically, separate financial statements have not been prepared for Scripps Newspapers. For periods prior to April 1, 2015, the condensed combined financial statements reflect the historical financial position, results of operations, changes in parent company equity and cash flows of the Scripps Newspapers, as Scripps Newspapers was historically managed within Scripps (the "Parent"). The condensed combined financial statements have been prepared on a “carve-out” basis and are derived from the consolidated financial statements and accounting records of Scripps. The condensed combined financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. ("GAAP"). Management believes that assumptions and methodologies underlying the allocation of general corporate expenses are reasonable. However, such expenses may not be indicative of the actual level of expense that would have been incurred had the Company operated as a separate stand-alone entity, and, accordingly, may not necessarily reflect the Company's combined financial position, results of operations and cash flows had the Company operated as a stand-alone entity during the periods presented. The condensed consolidated and combined financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. The interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited combined financial statements, including the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 . In management's opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the interim periods have been made. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. We have reclassified certain prior year financial statement amounts to conform to the current year presentation. The Company is an "emerging growth company," as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act. For as long as the Company continues to be an emerging growth company, we may take advantage of exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not "emerging growth companies," including the exemption from compliance with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	ACQUISITIONS On April 1, 2015, we completed the acquisition of JRN Newspapers by issuing 9,928 common shares to Journal shareholders in exchange for their interest in JRN Newspapers. The purchase price of $87,362 reflects the fair value of the common shares issued to Journal shareholders based on the closing market price of our shares on the acquisition date. The purchase price allocations are preliminary based upon all information available to us at the present time and are subject to working capital and post-closing review adjustments. The fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed for JRN Newspapers at the acquisition date are as follows: JRN Newspapers Cash $ 10,489 Receivables, net 12,359 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4,424 Property, plant and equipment 74,376 Intangible assets 9,600 Goodwill 9,030 Other assets 1,365 Total assets 121,643 Current liabilities 23,624 Long-term liabilities 10,657 Total liabilities 34,281 Total purchase price $ 87,362 The intangible assets are trade names with an amortization period of 25 years. Goodwill of $9,030 arising from the acquisition is attributable to cost and revenue synergies expected to be realized. The goodwill which we acquired is not subject to amortization for financial reporting purposes, but is expected to be entirely deductible for income tax purposes. Transition and integration related costs with respect to the foregoing transaction were $3,752 for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2015 , and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated and combined statements of operations. The acquisition has been accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting, which requires the total purchase price to be allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values, which is a level 3 valuation in the GAAP valuation hierarchy. A level 3 valuation includes pricing inputs that are unobservable for the asset or liability and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. The excess purchase price over the amounts assigned to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recognized as goodwill. The operating results and cash flows of the acquired business are included in our consolidated financial statements from April 1, 2015 , the effective date we acquired control of JRN Newspapers. JRN Newspapers contributed revenue of $32,080 and earnings before taxes of $1,436 for the period from April 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015 . The following pro forma information presents the combined results of operations as if the acquisition of JRN Newspapers had occurred on January 1, 2014: Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, Pro Forma Results of Operations 2015 2014 2015 2014 Revenue $ 116,549 $ 129,524 $ 240,730 $ 262,848 Net earnings (loss) $ 7,690 $ (9,191 ) $ 4,832 $ (17,389 ) Earnings (loss) per share, basic and diluted $ 0.31 $ (0.64 ) $ 0.20 $ (1.20 ) The pro forma results reflect certain adjustments related to the acquisition. The 2015 pro forma revenue and net earnings (loss) were adjusted to exclude the $735 revenue reduction related to the fair value deferred revenue valuation and to exclude $3,752 in transition and integration costs. The 2014 pro forma revenue and net earnings (loss) were adjusted to include these items. The pro forma results exclude any planned revenue or cost synergies or other effects of the planned integration of JRN Newspapers. The pro forma results are for comparative purposes only and may not be indicative of the results that would have occurred if we had completed this acquisition as of the date indicated above or the results that will be attained in the future.

Recently-Issued Accounting Stan

Recently-Issued Accounting Standards	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Recently-Issued Accounting Standards	RECENTLY-ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS In July 2015, the the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-11 "Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory." The ASU applies to all inventory that is not measured using the last-in, first-out or retail inventory methods. Under the guidance, an entity should measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption on our consolidated financial statements, but we do not expect it to have a material impact on our financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-05 "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software." The ASU provides guidance to customers about whether a cloud computing arrangement contains a software license. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a service contract. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption on our consolidated financial statements, but we do not expect it to have a material impact on our financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03 "Interest - Imputation of Interest." The ASU simplifies the presentation of debt issuance costs. Under the new guidance, debt issuance costs should be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of debt liability. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption on our consolidated financial statements, but we do not expect it to have a material impact on our financial statements. In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02 "Consolidation." The ASU updates the consolidation process entities consider when evaluating whether to consolidate certain legal entities. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption on our consolidated financial statements, but we do not expect it to have a material impact on our financial statements.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	EARNINGS PER SHARE The Company computes earnings per share in accordance with FASB ASC 260-10. Under this guidance, unvested restricted share units that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents are participating securities and, therefore, are included in computing basic earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. The two-class method determines earnings per share for each class of common stock and participating securities according to dividends or dividend equivalents and their respective participation rights in undistributed earnings. Basic earnings per share has been computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share is computed based upon the assumption that common shares will be outstanding upon expiration of the vesting periods for our non-vested restricted share units. The Company issued 24,378 shares of Journal Media Group common stock upon the completion of the separation on April 1, 2015, 14,450 of which was converted from shares of Scripps common stock. The weighted average number of common shares outstanding assumes the 14,450 shares of Journal Media Group common stock issued to Scripps shareholders were outstanding as of January 1, 2014. For the periods presented, the restricted share units were anti-dilutive. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2015 under the two-class method: Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 Undistributed net earnings (loss): Net earnings (loss) $ 3,323 $ (219 ) Less dividends paid: Common stock 976 976 Unvested restricted share units 23 23 Total undistributed net earnings (loss) $ 2,324 $ (1,218 ) Undistributed net earnings (loss): Common stock 2,307 (1,218 ) Unvested restricted share units 17 — Total undistributed net earnings (loss) $ 2,324 $ (1,218 ) Numerator for basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per share: Dividends paid on common stock $ 976 $ 976 Common stock undistributed net earnings (loss) 2,307 (1,218 ) Numerator for basic net earnings (loss) $ 3,283 $ (242 ) Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 24,394 19,450 Diluted 24,394 19,450 Earnings (loss) per share: Basic $ 0.13 $ (0.01 ) Diluted $ 0.13 $ (0.01 ) The following table sets for the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014 : Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 Net loss $ (10,456 ) $ (14,395 ) Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 14,450 14,450 Diluted 14,450 14,450 Earnings per share: Basic $ (0.72 ) $ (1.00 ) Diluted $ (0.72 ) $ (1.00 )

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXES Prior to April 1, 2015, Scripps Newspapers recorded minimal state taxes and a valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets for federal and certain state income taxes as it was more likely than not that it would not realize these benefits as a result of its history of losses over the past three years. Subsequent to the transactions which took place on April 1, 2015, under the applicable accounting guidelines we are required to record tax expense each quarter using an annual effective rate that is based on estimated full year income and full year tax expense and takes into account the impact of the transactions. In calculating this rate, we have treated the Scripps Newspapers loss in the first quarter as a non-deductible permanent difference as this loss will be claimed by Scripps. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 was 8.2% and (0.1)% , respectively. Our low effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2015 is attributable primarily to the tax benefit of applying the annual effective tax rate to the first quarter loss. This benefit was partially offset by a discrete tax charge of $298 in the second quarter, which is primarily related to the impact of the transactions on our state deferred tax liability. The low tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2014 was attributable to the full valuation allowance recorded by Scripps Newspapers. Our effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 was 223.7% and (0.1)% , respectively. Our high effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2015 is attributable primarily to a discrete tax charge of $298 in the second quarter, primarily related to the impact of the transactions on our state deferred tax liability. Due to the low level of income for the six month period, this charge increased our rate to 223.7% . The low tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was attributable to the full valuation allowance recorded by Scripps Newspapers. We file tax returns in the United States federal jurisdiction, as well as in approximately 14 state and local jurisdictions. The statute of limitations for assessing additional taxes is three years for federal purposes and typically between three and four years for state and local purposes. We are contractually liable for all additional tax liabilities that result from future audits of both the Journal newspapers and Scripps newspapers. The 2011 through 2014 tax returns are open for federal purposes, and the 2010 through 2014 tax returns remain open for state tax purposes, unless the statute of limitations has been previously extended. As of June 30, 2015 , our liability for unrecognized tax benefits was $18 , which, if recognized, would have an impact on our effective tax rate. We recognize interest income/expense and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in our provision for income taxes. As of June 30, 2015 , we had $10 accrued for interest expense and penalties. During the second quarter of 2015 , we recognized $28 in net tax expense and related interest. As of June 30, 2015 , it is reasonably possible for $28 of unrecognized tax benefits and related interest to be recognized within the next 12 months due to either settlements with taxing authorities or expiration of statutes of limitations.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following (with the amounts as of June 30, 2015 reflecting the acquisition of JRN Newspapers): As of As of Land and improvements $ 51,533 $ 44,463 Buildings and improvements 171,179 133,019 Equipment 288,933 264,669 Construction in progress 1,383 — Total 513,028 442,151 Accumulated depreciation (260,371 ) (256,603 ) Net property, plant and equipment $ 252,657 $ 185,548 During the second quarter of 2015 , we recorded an impairment of $265 for land and a building based on an accepted offer to sell the property that was subsequently canceled. The fair value measurement is considered a level 3 measurement in the GAAP valuation hierarchy. The charge is recorded in selling, general and administrative expense.

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Other Intangible Assets Other intangible assets consisted of the following: As of As of Amortizable intangible assets: Carrying amount: Customer lists and advertiser relationships $ 10,404 $ 10,404 Trade names 9,600 — Other 1,742 1,742 Total carrying amount 21,746 12,146 Accumulated amortization: Customer lists and advertiser relationships (8,704 ) (8,651 ) Trade names (96 ) — Other (1,554 ) (1,494 ) Total accumulated amortization (10,354 ) (10,145 ) Net amortizable intangible assets $ 11,392 $ 2,001 Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for the remainder of 2015 and for each of the next five years is as follows: 2015 $ 422 2016 684 2017 593 2018 593 2019 532 2020 517 Thereafter 8,051 Total $ 11,392 Goodwill In the second quarter of 2015, we recorded goodwill of $9,030 related to the acquisition of JRN Newspapers. As the transaction occurred in the second quarter and was recorded at fair value, we were not required to perform impairment testing as no impairment indicators were identified. Our annual testing date for goodwill impairment is October 1.

Noncontrolling Interest

Noncontrolling Interest	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest	NONCONTROLLING INTEREST Individuals and other entities own a 4% noncontrolling interest in the capital stock of the subsidiary company that publishes our Memphis newspaper and a 6% noncontrolling interest in the capital stock of the subsidiary company that publishes our Evansville newspaper. We are not required to redeem the noncontrolling interests in these subsidiary companies.

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	LONG-TERM DEBT On April 1, 2015, we entered into a five -year credit agreement maturing on April 1, 2020. The credit agreement provides for a revolving credit facility with total aggregate commitments of $50 million . As of June 30, 2015 , there were no borrowings outstanding. The proceeds of the facility will be used by us for general corporate purposes. At our option, the commitments under the credit agreement may be increased from time to time in the form of additional revolving commitments and/or incremental term loans to an aggregate amount not to exceed $75 million . The increase option is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including, without limitation, the identification of lenders (which may include existing lenders or new lenders) willing to provide the additional commitments. Borrowings under the credit agreement incur interest, at our option, at either (a) the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus a margin that ranges from 125 basis points to 200 basis points, depending on the net debt ratio, or (b) (i) the base rate, which equals the highest of the prime rate set by U.S. Bank National Association, the Federal Funds Rate plus 50 basis points or one-month LIBOR plus 100 basis points, plus (ii) a margin that ranges from 25 basis points to 100 basis points, depending on the net debt ratio. As of June 30, 2015 , the margin above LIBOR was 125 basis points. Our obligations under the credit agreement are currently guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries. Subject to certain exceptions, the credit agreement is secured by liens on our assets and contains affirmative, negative and financial covenants which are customary for financings of this type, including, among other things, limits on the creation of liens, limits on the incurrence of indebtedness, restrictions on dispositions and restrictions on the payment of dividends. Under the credit agreement, dividends from borrowed funds may not exceed $10 million in any fiscal year. The credit agreement also includes the following financial covenants: • A consolidated total debt ratio of not greater than 3 -to-1, as of the end of each fiscal quarter, as determined for the four fiscal quarters then ended. This ratio compares, as of the last day of any fiscal quarter, our consolidated total debt on such date to consolidated EBITDA, defined in the credit agreement as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, restructuring charges, gains/losses on asset disposals, non-cash charges and certain other adjustments, for the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters ending on such date. • A minimum interest coverage ratio of not less than 3 -to-1, as of the end of each fiscal quarter, as determined for the four fiscal quarters then ended. This ratio compares, for any period, our consolidated EBIT, defined in the credit agreement as earnings before interest, taxes, restructuring charges, gains/losses on asset disposals, non-cash charges and certain other adjustments, for the four fiscal quarters then ended to the Company’s consolidated interest expense for such four fiscal quarters then ended.

Workforce Reductions

Workforce Reductions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Workforce Reductions	WORKFORCE REDUCTIONS During the three months and six months ended June 30, 2015 , we recorded a pre-tax charge of $355 and $676 , respectively, for workforce reduction costs. Of the costs recorded in the three months ended June 30, 2015 , $209 is included in cost of sales and $146 is included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Of the costs recorded in the six months ended June 30, 2015 , $530 is included in cost of sales and $146 is included in selling, general and administrative expenses. We expect payments of all such costs to be completed by the first quarter of 2016 . The activity associated with our liability for workforce reduction costs during the six months ended June 30, 2015 was as follows: As of December 31, 2014 $ 1,530 Charge for separation benefits 676 Acquisition of JRN Newspapers 1,727 Payments for separation benefits (1,965 ) As of June 30, 2015 $ 1,968

Guarantee

Guarantee	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Guarantees [Abstract]
Guarantee	GUARANTEE We provide a guarantee to Scripps for a loan of up to $1,400 made to Albuquerque Publishing Company ("APC") to fund the purchase of a printing press. APC must draw down funds by December 31, 2015. On January 1, 2016, accrued interest will be added to the loan balance and shall be amortized in equal payments, including interest and principal, commencing January 31, 2015 and concluding on December 31, 2020. As of June 30, 2015, our potential obligation pursuant to the guarantee was $950 . As part of the loan agreement, we received a guarantee from Journal Publishing Company, our partner in APC.

Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS Prior to April 1, 2015, certain of the Company's employees participated in the Scripps defined benefit pension plans, its non-qualified Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("SERP") and its defined contribution plan. Scripps sponsored various noncontributory defined benefit pension plans covering substantially all full-time Scripps employees that began employment prior to June 30, 2008. Benefits earned by employees were generally based upon employee compensation and years of service credits. Effective June 30, 2009, Scripps froze the accrual of benefits under its defined benefit pension plans and its SERP that cover the majority of its employees. As of April 1, 2015, the defined benefit pension plans became an obligation of Scripps as part of the transactions and we retained SERP liabilities of newspaper employees. Prior to April 1, 2015, the Company accounted for its participation in the Scripps pension plans as a participant in a multi-employer plan. Expense was determined on a participant basis and included in the condensed combined financial statements of the Company. As a participant in a multi-employer plan, no assets or liabilities were included in the Condensed Combined Balance Sheets of the Company other than contributions currently due and unpaid to the plans. The Company also had four multi-employer plans that were historically sponsored directly by the Company's Memphis and Knoxville newspapers. On September 30, 2014, the plan sponsored by the Knoxville newspaper was merged into the Scripps sponsored plans. On December 31, 2014, the plans sponsored by the Memphis newspaper were merged into the Scripps sponsored plan. Since the Memphis and Knoxville plans are no longer directly sponsored by the Company, no liabilities of the four plans are recorded on the Company's balance sheet as of December 31, 2014 or June 30, 2015 . Expense related to the multi-employer plans was $26 and $69 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and $50 and $150 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. In the second quarter of 2014, unions ratified our plan to withdraw from the Graphics Communication International Union (GCIU) Employer Retirement Fund. Upon ratification of the agreement, we estimated the undiscounted liability to be approximately $6,500 and in the second quarter of 2014 recorded a liability of $4,100 for the present value withdrawal liability. Pursuant to the transaction agreement, the withdrawal liability will be paid by Scripps and has been recorded in the statement of equity as a contribution from Parent. Prior to April 1, 2015, the Company had accounted for its participation in the Scripps SERP as a separate stand-alone plan. Under this method, the Company has accounted for the allocation of the benefit obligations specifically related to its employees and its estimated portion of the plan assets, if any. The total SERP pension expense was allocated to the Company based on the Company's share of the service cost and benefit obligations, in addition to the expected return on its portion of the SERP assets. Effective April 1, 2015, the Company established a mirror plan and has recorded the liability and expenses for current and former newspaper employees. Prior to April 1, 2015, Scripps also sponsored a defined contribution plan covering substantially all non-union and certain union employees. Scripps matched a portion of employees' voluntary contributions to this plan. In connection with freezing the accrual of service credits under certain of our defined benefit pension plans, Scripps began contributing additional amounts to certain employees' defined contribution retirement accounts in 2011. These transition credits were determined based upon the employee’s age, compensation and years of service. The Company allocated the expense for this plan on an individual participant basis and it is included in the condensed combined financial statements of the Company. Effective April 1, 2015, the Company established a mirror plan and has recorded the liability and expenses for current and former newspaper employees. Expense related to the defined contribution plan was $0 and $1,205 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and $996 and $2,276 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Other union-represented employees are covered by defined benefit pension plans jointly sponsored by the Company and the union, or by union-sponsored multi-employer plans. The components of the defined pension and benefit plan expense consist of the following: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Service cost $ 3 $ 21 $ 3 $ 42 Interest cost 140 507 140 1,014 Expected return on plan assets, net of expenses — (475 ) — (950 ) Amortization of actuarial (gain)/loss 17 60 17 120 Total for defined benefit plans sponsored by the Company 160 113 160 226 Allocated portion of Scripps sponsored defined benefit plans — 503 1,222 1,006 Allocated portion of Scripps SERP — 57 76 114 Net periodic benefit cost 160 673 1,458 1,346 Withdrawal for GCIU multi-employer plan — 4,100 — 4,100 Defined pension and benefit plan expense $ 160 $ 4,773 $ 1,458 $ 5,446 During the first six months of 2015 , we contributed $136 to our non-qualified pension plans. We expect to contribute a total of $286 to our unfunded, non-qualified pension plans in 2015 .

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION On March 30, 2015, our board of directors and shareholders approved the 2015 Journal Media Group Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2015 Plan") for the purpose of attracting and retaining directors, officers and other key employees of the Company and its subsidiaries and to provide to such persons incentives and rewards for performance. Subject to adjustment as provided in the 2015 Plan, the aggregate number of shares of common stock reserved and available for issuance pursuant to awards granted under the 2015 Plan is 2,000 shares, which may be awarded in the form of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares awards, restricted share units, performance shares, performance units, other stock-based awards or dividend equivalents. The 2015 Plan also provides for the issuance of cash-based awards. As of June 30, 2015 , there are 1,409 shares available for issuance under the 2015 Plan. On May 11, 2015, the compensation committee of our board of directors approved the grant of common stock to non-employee directors under our 2015 Plan, which was made without any restrictions. We value unrestricted stock at the closing market price of our common stock on the grant date. In the second quarter of 2015 , we granted 30 unrestricted shares at a weighted average fair value of $9.06 . On May 11, 2015, the compensation committee of our board of directors approved the grant of restricted share units ("RSUs") to employees under our 2015 Plan. The RSUs vest over a period of three years, and are subject to forfeiture risk and other restrictions. Upon vesting, the employee is entitled to receive one share of the Company’s common stock for each RSU. The RSUs do not have voting rights; however, they do have the right to receive dividend equivalents. We value RSUs at the closing market prices of our common stock on the grant date. In the second quarter of 2015 , we granted 561 RSUs at a weighted average fair value of $7.98 , all of which remain unvested as of June 30, 2015 . We recognize stock-based compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the service period based upon the fair value of the award on the grant date. During the three months ended June 30, 2015 , we recognized $398 in stock-based compensation expense. As of June 30, 2015 , total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock based awards was $4,353 , which we expect to recognize over the remaining vesting period of 2.9 years. Stock-based compensation expense is reported in selling and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of operations. For periods prior to the April 1, 2015 separation date, certain employees were eligible to participate in the Scripps Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "Scripps Plan"). The Scripps Plan provided for the granting of non-qualified stock options, RSUs and restricted Class A Common shares. Stock-based compensation expense for participants in the Scripps Plan who were solely dedicated to newspapers operations are included within selling, general and administrative expense in our consolidated and combined financial statements. Stock based compensation attributable to the Scripps Plan and allocated to the Company was $0 and $312 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and $216 and $1,076 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively.

Transactions with Scripps

Transactions with Scripps	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Transactions with Scripps	TRANSACTIONS WITH SCRIPPS Corporate-wide programs Prior to the April 1, 2015 separation, Scripps Newspapers participated in a number of corporate-wide programs administrated by Scripps. These included participation in Scripps' centralized treasury function, insurance programs, employee benefit programs, workers' compensation programs and centralized service centers and other corporate functions. Equity — Prior to April 1, 2015, equity in the Condensed Combined Balance Sheets includes the accumulated balance of transactions between Scripps and the Company including Scripps' investment and Scripps' interest in our cumulative retained earnings and are presented within Parent company equity and combined with accumulated other comprehensive loss to total Parent company investment. The amounts comprising the accumulated balance of transactions between us and Scripps include (i) the cumulative net assets attributed to us by Scripps, (ii) the cumulative net advances to Scripps representing our cumulative funds swept (net of funding provided by Scripps to us) as part of the centralized cash management program described further below, (iii) the cumulative charges (net of credits) allocated by Scripps to us for certain support services received by us and (iv) the transfer of defined benefit plans in 2014. Centralized Cash Management — Prior to the separation, Scripps Newspapers participated in Scripps’ controlled disbursement system. The bank sent Scripps daily notifications of checks presented for payment and Scripps transfered funds from other sources to cover the checks. The cash balance held by Scripps was reduced as checks were issued. Accordingly, none of Scripps' cash and cash equivalents were assigned to Scripps Newspapers in the condensed combined financial statements. Further, outstanding checks issued by Scripps were not recorded as a liability once the check was signed, as the obligation became tied to the central cash management arrangement. Corporate Allocation from Scripps — The Company was allocated estimates of Scripps Newspaper's portion of Scripps' corporate expenses for periods prior to the separation. The corporate allocation included costs related to support received from Scripps for certain corporate activities including: (i) executive management, (ii) corporate development, (iii) corporate relations, (iv) legal, (v) human resources, (vi) internal audit, (vii) financial reporting, (viii) tax, (ix) treasury, (x) centralized accounting, and (xi) other Scripps corporate and infrastructure costs. For these services, actual costs incurred by Scripps were allocated to us based upon on a number of utilization measures including headcount, square footage, and proportionate effort. Where determinations based on utilization are impracticable, Scripps used other methods and criteria that are believed to be reasonable estimates of costs attributable to the Company, such as revenues. For the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , the Company was allocated $0 and $13,074 , respectively, in expense allocations from Scripps for certain corporate support services. For the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , the Company was allocated $11,717 and $27,513 , respectively, in expense allocations from Scripps. These corporate support services are recorded within selling, general and administrative expense in our Condensed Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations. Management believes that the basis used for the allocations are reasonable and reflect the portion of such costs attributed to our operations; however, the amounts are not representative of the costs necessary for us to operate as a separate stand-alone company. The Company is unable to determine what such costs would have been had the Company been independent. After April 1, 2015, the Company performed these functions using its own resources, Transition Services Agreements with Scripps, or purchased services. Insurance — General insurance costs related to the Scripps Newspapers' participation in Scripps-sponsored risk management plans for (i) general liability, (ii) auto liability, and (iii) other insurance, such as property and media, were allocated, depending upon insurance type, prior to the separation. The allocated amounts were based on actuarially determined historical loss experience, vehicle count, headcount or proportional insured values for real and personal property replacement costs and business interruption. Medical and Workers’ Compensation Benefit Plans — The Company participated in Scripps-sponsored employee benefit plans, including medical and workers’ compensation, prior to the separation. Allocations of benefit plan costs varied by plan type and were based on actuarial valuations of cost and/or liability, premium amounts and payroll. Total benefit plan costs allocated to the Company amounted to $0 and $5,499 in the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , and $4,738 and $10,333 in the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and are allocated to cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expense in the Condensed Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations. While management believes the cost allocation methods utilized for the benefit plans were reasonable and reflect the portion of such costs attributed to the Company, the amounts are not representative of the costs necessary for the Company to operate as a stand-alone business. Other — We purchased newsprint and other items from Scripps prior to the separation. The prices charged were generally equal to prices that we would have been able to negotiate directly with unrelated parties. The total newsprint purchased was $0 and $7,465 for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , and $6,497 and $14,891 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Agreements with Scripps In connection with the separation, the following agreements became effective on or before April 1, 2015: • Transition Services Agreement • Employee Matters Agreement • Tax Matters Agreements Transition Services Agreement The Transition Services Agreement provides for Scripps and Journal Media Group to provide services to each other on a compensated arms-length basis for a period of up to one year following the separation. The Company has incurred expenses of $1,624 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 related to these services, which are reported in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative costs in the consolidated and combined statements of operations. Journal Media Group provides payroll, broadcast billing, and information technology support and services to Scripps. The Company has recorded $500 of revenue related to these services for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , which are reported in other revenues in the consolidated and combined statements of operations. In addition to these services, Scripps continues to process and fund payroll for its former newspaper employees and Journal Media Group continues to process and fund payroll for the former broadcast employees of Journal. Also, each has paid various invoices on behalf of one another. As of June 30, 2015 , we owe a net amount of $18,043 to Scripps for these payroll and other payments made on our behalf and services provided related to the Transition Service Agreement. This amount is recorded in other current liabilities and was paid in the third quarter of 2015. Employee Matters Agreement The Employee Matters Agreement provides for the allocation of the liabilities and responsibilities relating to employee compensation and benefit plans and programs, including the treatment of outstanding incentive awards, deferred compensation obligations and retirement and welfare benefit obligations between Scripps and the Company. The agreement provides that Scripps and the Company will each be responsible for all employment and benefit related obligations and liabilities for employees that work for the respective companies. The agreement also provides that Journal Media Group employees will participate in mirror plans of the Scripps benefit plans during a transition period through December 31, 2015. Tax Matters Agreements The Tax Matters Agreements set forth the allocations and responsibilities of Scripps and Journal Media Group with respect to liabilities for federal, state and local income taxes for periods before and after the separation, tax deductions related to compensation arrangements, preparation of income tax returns, disputes with taxing authorities and indemnification of income taxes that would become due if the separation was taxable. Generally, Scripps is responsible for taxes for periods prior to the separation and we are responsible for taxes for our operations after the separation. On April 1, 2015, in connection with the retention of the prior net operating loss carryforward by Scripps, the Company was allocated a net deferred tax liability of $14,634 related to the Scripps Newspapers. The Company will indemnify Scripps for all damages, liabilities and expenses arising out of any tax imposed with respect to either the Scripps or Journal newspaper spin-off if such tax is attributable to any act, any failure to act or any omission by us or any of our subsidiaries. Scripps will indemnify the Company for all damages, liabilities and expenses relating to pre-closing taxes or taxes imposed on us or our subsidiaries because Scripps Spinco or Journal Spinco was part of the consolidated return of the applicable parent company, and the Company will indemnify Scripps for all damages, liabilities and expenses relating to post-closing taxes of us or our subsidiaries.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL") by component, including items reclassified out of AOCL, were as follows: Defined Benefit Pension Items Other Total Beginning balance, December 31, 2014 $ (2,604 ) $ (178 ) $ (2,782 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss Actuarial (gain) loss (a) , net of tax of $0 — — — Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) — — — Ending balance, March 31, 2015 (2,604 ) (178 ) (2,782 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss Actuarial (gain) loss (a) , net of tax of $7 11 — 11 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 11 — 11 Ending balance, June 30, 2015 $ (2,593 ) $ (178 ) $ (2,771 ) Defined Benefit Pension Items Other Total Beginning balance, December 31, 2013 $ (13,257 ) $ 62 $ (13,195 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss Actuarial (gain) loss (a) , net of tax of $94 154 — 154 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 154 — 154 Ending balance, March 31, 2014 (13,103 ) 62 (13,041 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss Actuarial (gain) loss (a) , net of tax of $0 — — — Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) — — — Ending balance, June 30, 2014 $ (13,103 ) $ 62 $ (13,041 ) (a) Included in defined pension and benefit plan expense in the Condensed Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On August 13, 2015, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.06 per share, payable on September 4, 2015, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 24, 2015. On August 13, 2015, the Board of Directors also authorized a share repurchase program of up to $25 million of our outstanding Common Stock over the next 36 months. Under the program, share repurchases may be made at the discretion of the Company, from time to time, in the open market and/or in private transactions. Share purchases by the Company will depend on market conditions, share price, trading volume and other factors.

Formation of the Company and 26

Formation of the Company and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	The condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2015 and for the three months ended June 30, 2015 include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. The financial statements for periods prior to April 1, 2015 reflect the condensed combined financial statements of Scripps Newspapers, a business representing the principal publishing operations of Scripps, as described below. Various agreements between the Company and Scripps became effective as of April 1, 2015 as further described in Note 14 - Transactions with Scripps . The Scripps Newspaper's operations consist of daily and community newspapers in 13 markets across the United States. The newspapers earn revenue primarily from the sale of advertising to local and national advertisers and newspaper subscription fees. Employee related costs, newspaper distribution and newsprint costs are the primary expenses at each newspaper. The newspapers operate in small and mid-size markets, focusing on news coverage within their local markets. The daily newspapers published by the Company are the Abilene (TX) Reporter-News, the Anderson (SC) Independent-Mail, the Corpus Christi (TX) Caller-Times, the Evansville (IN) Courier & Press, the Henderson (KY) Gleaner, the Kitsap (WA) Sun, the Knoxville (TN) News Sentinel, the Memphis (TN) Commercial Appeal, the Naples (FL) Daily News, the Redding (CA) Record-Searchlight, the San Angelo (TX) Standard-Times, the Treasure Coast (FL) News/Press/Tribune, the Ventura County (CA) Star and the Wichita Falls (TX) Times Record News. The business also includes a 40% ownership in the Albuquerque Publishing Company, which publishes the Albuquerque Journal (NM) . Historically, separate financial statements have not been prepared for Scripps Newspapers. For periods prior to April 1, 2015, the condensed combined financial statements reflect the historical financial position, results of operations, changes in parent company equity and cash flows of the Scripps Newspapers, as Scripps Newspapers was historically managed within Scripps (the "Parent"). The condensed combined financial statements have been prepared on a “carve-out” basis and are derived from the consolidated financial statements and accounting records of Scripps. The condensed combined financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. ("GAAP"). Management believes that assumptions and methodologies underlying the allocation of general corporate expenses are reasonable. However, such expenses may not be indicative of the actual level of expense that would have been incurred had the Company operated as a separate stand-alone entity, and, accordingly, may not necessarily reflect the Company's combined financial position, results of operations and cash flows had the Company operated as a stand-alone entity during the periods presented. The condensed consolidated and combined financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. The interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited combined financial statements, including the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 . In management's opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the interim periods have been made. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
Use of Estimates	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Reclassifications	We have reclassified certain prior year financial statement amounts to conform to the current year presentation.
Emerging Growing Company	The Company is an "emerging growth company," as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act. For as long as the Company continues to be an emerging growth company, we may take advantage of exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not "emerging growth companies," including the exemption from compliance with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Recently-Issued Accounting Standards	In July 2015, the the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2015-11 "Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory." The ASU applies to all inventory that is not measured using the last-in, first-out or retail inventory methods. Under the guidance, an entity should measure inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption on our consolidated financial statements, but we do not expect it to have a material impact on our financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-05 "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software." The ASU provides guidance to customers about whether a cloud computing arrangement contains a software license. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a service contract. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption on our consolidated financial statements, but we do not expect it to have a material impact on our financial statements. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03 "Interest - Imputation of Interest." The ASU simplifies the presentation of debt issuance costs. Under the new guidance, debt issuance costs should be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of debt liability. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption on our consolidated financial statements, but we do not expect it to have a material impact on our financial statements. In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02 "Consolidation." The ASU updates the consolidation process entities consider when evaluating whether to consolidate certain legal entities. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. We are currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption on our consolidated financial statements, but we do not expect it to have a material impact on our financial statements.

Acquisitions (Tables)

Acquisitions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed for JRN Newspapers at the acquisition date are as follows: JRN Newspapers Cash $ 10,489 Receivables, net 12,359 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4,424 Property, plant and equipment 74,376 Intangible assets 9,600 Goodwill 9,030 Other assets 1,365 Total assets 121,643 Current liabilities 23,624 Long-term liabilities 10,657 Total liabilities 34,281 Total purchase price $ 87,362
Schedule of Pro Forma Information	The following pro forma information presents the combined results of operations as if the acquisition of JRN Newspapers had occurred on January 1, 2014: Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, Pro Forma Results of Operations 2015 2014 2015 2014 Revenue $ 116,549 $ 129,524 $ 240,730 $ 262,848 Net earnings (loss) $ 7,690 $ (9,191 ) $ 4,832 $ (17,389 ) Earnings (loss) per share, basic and diluted $ 0.31 $ (0.64 ) $ 0.20 $ (1.20 )

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2015 under the two-class method: Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 Undistributed net earnings (loss): Net earnings (loss) $ 3,323 $ (219 ) Less dividends paid: Common stock 976 976 Unvested restricted share units 23 23 Total undistributed net earnings (loss) $ 2,324 $ (1,218 ) Undistributed net earnings (loss): Common stock 2,307 (1,218 ) Unvested restricted share units 17 — Total undistributed net earnings (loss) $ 2,324 $ (1,218 ) Numerator for basic and diluted net earnings (loss) per share: Dividends paid on common stock $ 976 $ 976 Common stock undistributed net earnings (loss) 2,307 (1,218 ) Numerator for basic net earnings (loss) $ 3,283 $ (242 ) Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 24,394 19,450 Diluted 24,394 19,450 Earnings (loss) per share: Basic $ 0.13 $ (0.01 ) Diluted $ 0.13 $ (0.01 ) The following table sets for the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2014 : Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 Net loss $ (10,456 ) $ (14,395 ) Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 14,450 14,450 Diluted 14,450 14,450 Earnings per share: Basic $ (0.72 ) $ (1.00 ) Diluted $ (0.72 ) $ (1.00 )

Property, Plant and Equipment (

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment	Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following (with the amounts as of June 30, 2015 reflecting the acquisition of JRN Newspapers): As of As of Land and improvements $ 51,533 $ 44,463 Buildings and improvements 171,179 133,019 Equipment 288,933 264,669 Construction in progress 1,383 — Total 513,028 442,151 Accumulated depreciation (260,371 ) (256,603 ) Net property, plant and equipment $ 252,657 $ 185,548

Goodwill and Other Intangible30

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets	Other intangible assets consisted of the following: As of As of Amortizable intangible assets: Carrying amount: Customer lists and advertiser relationships $ 10,404 $ 10,404 Trade names 9,600 — Other 1,742 1,742 Total carrying amount 21,746 12,146 Accumulated amortization: Customer lists and advertiser relationships (8,704 ) (8,651 ) Trade names (96 ) — Other (1,554 ) (1,494 ) Total accumulated amortization (10,354 ) (10,145 ) Net amortizable intangible assets $ 11,392 $ 2,001
Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense of Intangible Assets	Estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for the remainder of 2015 and for each of the next five years is as follows: 2015 $ 422 2016 684 2017 593 2018 593 2019 532 2020 517 Thereafter 8,051 Total $ 11,392

Workforce Reductions (Tables)

Workforce Reductions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Activity Associated with Workforce Reductions	The activity associated with our liability for workforce reduction costs during the six months ended June 30, 2015 was as follows: As of December 31, 2014 $ 1,530 Charge for separation benefits 676 Acquisition of JRN Newspapers 1,727 Payments for separation benefits (1,965 ) As of June 30, 2015 $ 1,968

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Defined Pension and Benefit Plan Expense	The components of the defined pension and benefit plan expense consist of the following: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Service cost $ 3 $ 21 $ 3 $ 42 Interest cost 140 507 140 1,014 Expected return on plan assets, net of expenses — (475 ) — (950 ) Amortization of actuarial (gain)/loss 17 60 17 120 Total for defined benefit plans sponsored by the Company 160 113 160 226 Allocated portion of Scripps sponsored defined benefit plans — 503 1,222 1,006 Allocated portion of Scripps SERP — 57 76 114 Net periodic benefit cost 160 673 1,458 1,346 Withdrawal for GCIU multi-employer plan — 4,100 — 4,100 Defined pension and benefit plan expense $ 160 $ 4,773 $ 1,458 $ 5,446

Accumulated Other Comprehensi33

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL") by component, including items reclassified out of AOCL, were as follows: Defined Benefit Pension Items Other Total Beginning balance, December 31, 2014 $ (2,604 ) $ (178 ) $ (2,782 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss Actuarial (gain) loss (a) , net of tax of $0 — — — Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) — — — Ending balance, March 31, 2015 (2,604 ) (178 ) (2,782 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss Actuarial (gain) loss (a) , net of tax of $7 11 — 11 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 11 — 11 Ending balance, June 30, 2015 $ (2,593 ) $ (178 ) $ (2,771 ) Defined Benefit Pension Items Other Total Beginning balance, December 31, 2013 $ (13,257 ) $ 62 $ (13,195 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss Actuarial (gain) loss (a) , net of tax of $94 154 — 154 Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 154 — 154 Ending balance, March 31, 2014 (13,103 ) 62 (13,041 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss Actuarial (gain) loss (a) , net of tax of $0 — — — Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) — — — Ending balance, June 30, 2014 $ (13,103 ) $ 62 $ (13,041 ) (a) Included in defined pension and benefit plan expense in the Condensed Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations

Formation of the Company and 34

Formation of the Company and Basis of Presentation (Details)	Apr. 01, 2015mergernewspaper_business	Jun. 30, 2015market
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]
Number of mergers combining businesses | merger	2
Number of newspaper businesses combined in merger transaction | newspaper_business	13
Number of markets in which the entity operates		13
Albuquerque Publishing Company
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in subsidiary		40.00%

Acquisitions - Narrative (Detai

Acquisitions - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Apr. 01, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 9,030		$ 9,030		$ 0
Revenue		115,814	$ 92,228	207,292	$ 190,687
Net earnings (loss)		3,323	$ (10,456)	(219)	(14,395)
JRN shareholders
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Shares issued in consideration for business acquisition	9,928
Acquisition purchase price	$ 87,362
Goodwill	$ 9,030
Revenue from acquiree since acquisition date		32,080
Earnings before taxes from acquiree since acquisition date		1,436
JRN shareholders | Selling, General and Administrative
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Transition costs		$ 3,752		3,752
Trade names | JRN shareholders
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Amortization period of acquired intangible assets	25 years
Fair Value Adjustment to Deferred Revenue Valuation | JRN shareholders
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue				735	735
Transition Costs | JRN shareholders
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net earnings (loss)				$ 3,752	$ 3,752

Acquisitions - Schedule of Asse

Acquisitions - Schedule of Assets Acquire and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Apr. 01, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 9,030		$ 0
JRN shareholders
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash		$ 10,489
Receivables, net		12,359
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		4,424
Property, plant and equipment		74,376
Intangible assets		9,600
Goodwill		9,030
Other assets		1,365
Total assets		121,643
Current liabilities		23,624
Long-term liabilities		10,657
Total liabilities		34,281
Total purchase price		$ 87,362

Acquisitions - Schedule of Pro

Acquisitions - Schedule of Pro Forma Information (Details) - JRN shareholders - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 116,549	$ 129,524	$ 240,730	$ 262,848
Net earnings (loss)	$ 7,690	$ (9,191)	$ 4,832	$ (17,389)
Earnings per share, basic	$ 0.31	$ (0.64)	$ 0.20	$ (1.20)
Earnings per share, diluted	$ 0.31	$ (0.64)	$ 0.20	$ (1.20)

Earnings Per Share - Narrative

Earnings Per Share - Narrative (Details) shares in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015shares
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Shares issued	24,378
Shares issued which were previously converted from Parent Company	14,450
Shares issued which were previously converted from Parent Company, included in weighted average number of common shares outstanding	14,450

Earnings Per Share - Computatio

Earnings Per Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ 3,323	$ (10,456)	$ (219)	$ (14,395)
Common stock	976		976
Unvested restricted share units	23		23
Total undistributed net earnings (loss)	2,324		(1,218)
Common stock	2,307		(1,218)
Unvested restricted share units	17		0
Numerator for basic net earnings (loss)	$ 3,283		$ (242)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	24,394	14,450	19,450	14,450
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	24,394	14,450	19,450	14,450
Earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings per share - basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.13	$ (0.72)	$ (0.01)	$ (1)
Earnings per share - diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.13	$ (0.72)	$ (0.01)	$ (1)

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)state_and_local_jurisdiction	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective tax rate	8.20%	(0.10%)	223.70%	(0.10%)
Change in effective income tax rate, other adjustments	$ 298		$ 298
Number or states and local jurisdictions the Company files tax returns | state_and_local_jurisdiction			14
Unrecognized tax benefits	18		$ 18
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact the effective tax rate if recognized	18		18
Accrued interest expense and penalties	10		10
Net tax expense and related interest recognized	28
Unrecognized tax benefit and related interest to be recognized within the next twelve months	$ 28		$ 28

Property, Plant and Equipment41

Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	$ 513,028	$ 513,028		$ 442,151
Accumulated depreciation	(260,371)	(260,371)		(256,603)
Net property, plant and equipment	252,657	252,657		185,548
Impairment of long-lived assets		265	$ 0
Land and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	51,533	51,533		44,463
Buildings and improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	171,179	171,179		133,019
Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	288,933	288,933		264,669
Construction in progress
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Gross property, plant and equipment	1,383	$ 1,383		$ 0
Selling, General and Administrative | Land and Building
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Impairment of long-lived assets	$ 265

Goodwill and Other Intangible42

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying amount	$ 21,746	$ 12,146
Accumulated amortization	(10,354)	(10,145)
Net amortizable intangible assets	11,392	2,001
Customer lists and advertiser relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying amount	10,404	10,404
Accumulated amortization	(8,704)	(8,651)
Trade names
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying amount	9,600	0
Accumulated amortization	(96)	0
Other
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Carrying amount	1,742	1,742
Accumulated amortization	$ (1,554)	$ (1,494)

Goodwill and Other Intangible43

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Maturity Schedule [Abstract]
Estimated amortization expense, remainder of 2015	$ 422
Estimated amortization expense, 2016	684
Estimated amortization expense, 2017	593
Estimated amortization expense, 2018	593
Estimated amortization expense, 2019	532
Estimated amortization expense, 2020	517
Thereafter	8,051
Net amortizable intangible assets	$ 11,392	$ 2,001

Goodwill and Other Intangible44

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill	$ 9,030	$ 0

Noncontrolling Interest (Detail

Noncontrolling Interest (Details)	Jun. 30, 2015
Memphis (TN) Commercial Appeal
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in subsidiaries by noncontrolling owners	4.00%
Evansville (IN) Courier & Press
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Ownership percentage in subsidiaries by noncontrolling owners	6.00%

Long-Term Debt (Details)

Long-Term Debt (Details) - Line of Credit	Apr. 01, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit agreement term	5 years
Outstanding borrowings	$ 0
Increase option (not to exceed)	75,000,000
Dividends allowed from borrowed funds (not to exceed)	$ 10,000,000
Total debt ratio (not greater than)	3
Interest coverage ratio (not less than)	3
Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (basis points)	25.00%
Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (basis points)	100.00%
LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (basis points)		125.00%
LIBOR | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (basis points)	125.00%
LIBOR | Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (basis points)	200.00%
Federal Funds Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (basis points)	50.00%
One-month LIBOR
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate (basis points)	100.00%
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 50,000,000

Workforce Reductions - Narrativ

Workforce Reductions - Narrative (Details) - Jun. 30, 2015 - Separation Benefits - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Total
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 355	$ 676
Cost of Sales
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	209	530
Selling, General and Administrative
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 146	$ 146

Workforce Reductions - Schedule

Workforce Reductions - Schedule of Activity Associated with Workforce Reductions (Details) - Jun. 30, 2015 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Total
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance		$ 1,530
Ending balance	$ 1,968	1,968
Separation Benefits
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charges	$ 355	676
Payments		(1,965)
Acquisition of JRN Newspapers
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Charges		$ 1,727

Guarantee (Details)

Guarantee (Details) - Payment Guarantee - Albuquerque Publishing Company	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantee (up to)	$ 1,400,000
Guarantee obligation	$ 950,000

Employee Benefit Plans - Multi-

Employee Benefit Plans - Multi-Employer Plan (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)plan	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)plan
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Liability for pension and retirement benefits	$ 15,559,000		$ 15,559,000		$ 5,318,000
Multi-employer plan withdrawal liability	0		0		4,100,000
Multiemployer Plans, Pension | Scripps Multi-Employer Pension Plan
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Multi-employer plan expense	26,000	$ 69,000	$ 50,000	$ 150,000
Multiemployer Plans, Pension | Graphics Communication International Union (GCIU) Employer Retirement Fund
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Estimated undiscounted withdrawal liability		6,500,000		6,500,000
Multi-employer plan withdrawal liability		$ 4,100,000		$ 4,100,000
Memphis and Knoxville
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Number of multi-employer plans merged into current sponsored plan | plan			4
Liability for pension and retirement benefits	$ 0		$ 0		$ 0
Memphis and Knoxville | Multiemployer Plans, Pension
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
Number of multiemployer plans | plan					4

Employee Benefit Plans - Define

Employee Benefit Plans - Defined Contribution Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Defined Contribution Plan | Scripps Defined Contribution Plan
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined contribution plan expense	$ 0	$ 1,205	$ 996	$ 2,276

Employee Benefit Plans - Compon

Employee Benefit Plans - Components of Defined Pension and Benefit Plan Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 160	$ 673	$ 1,458	$ 1,346
Withdrawal for GCIU multi-employer plan	0	4,100	0	4,100
Defined pension and benefit plan expense	160	4,773	1,458	5,446
Non-Qualified Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost	3	21	3	42
Interest cost	140	507	140	1,014
Expected return on plan assets, net of expenses	0	(475)	0	(950)
Amortization of actuarial (gain)/loss	17	60	17	120
Net periodic benefit cost	160	113	160	226
Employer contribution to pension plan			136
Estimated employer contribution to pension plan in current year			286
Scripps Sponsored Defined Benefit Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net periodic benefit cost	0	503	1,222	1,006
Scripps SERP
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net periodic benefit cost	$ 0	$ 57	$ 76	$ 114

Stock-Based Compensation (Detai

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 30, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 398
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 4,353		$ 4,353
Unrecognized compensation cost, weighted average period of recognition			2 years 10 months 24 days
2015 Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock reserved for future issuance (in shares)					2,000,000
Number of shares available for issuance					1,409,000
2015 Plan | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards granted (in shares)	561,000
Weighted average fair value of awards granted (in dollars per share)	$ 7.98
Award vesting period	3 years
Number of common stock for each award	1
Selling, General and Administrative | Allocations of Stock-Based Compensation from Related Party | Former Parent
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Related party expenses	$ 0	$ 312	$ 216	$ 1,076
Non-Employee Director | 2015 Plan | Unrestricted Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Awards granted (in shares)	30,000
Weighted average fair value of awards granted (in dollars per share)	$ 9.06

Transactions with Scripps (Deta

Transactions with Scripps (Details) - Former Parent - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 01, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Allocations for Certain Corporate Support Service with Related Party
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Selling, general and administrative expenses allocated from related party		$ 0	$ 13,074	$ 11,717	$ 27,513
Allocations of Benefit Plan Costs from Related Party
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party expenses		0	5,499	4,738	10,333
Purchases of Newsprint and Other Items from Related Party
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Purchases from related party		0	$ 7,465	6,497	$ 14,891
Transition Services Agreement with Related Party
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party expenses		1,624		$ 1,624
Related party transaction period of agreement (up to)				1 year
Allocation of Net Deferred Tax Liability from Related Party
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party expenses	$ 14,634
Other Revenue | Transition Services Agreement with Related Party
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party revenue		500		$ 500
Other Current Liabilities | Transition Services Agreement with Related Party
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due to related party		$ 18,043		$ 18,043

Accumulated Other Comprehensi55

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance		$ 166,793
Ending balance	$ 243,848
Actuarial (gain) loss, tax	7	0	$ 0	$ 94
Defined Benefit Pension Items
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(2,604)	(2,604)	(13,103)	(13,257)
Actuarial (gain) loss, net of tax	(11)	0	0	(154)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	11	0	0	154
Ending balance	(2,593)	(2,604)	(13,103)	(13,103)
Other
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(178)	(178)	62	62
Actuarial (gain) loss, net of tax	0	0	0	0
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	0	0
Ending balance	(178)	(178)	62	62
Total
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	(2,782)	(2,782)	(13,041)	(13,195)
Actuarial (gain) loss, net of tax	11	0	0	154
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)	11	0	0	154
Ending balance	$ (2,771)	$ (2,782)	$ (13,041)	$ (13,041)

Subsequent Events (Details)

Subsequent Events (Details) - $ / shares	Aug. 13, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)		$ 0.04	$ 0	$ 0.04	$ 0
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.06
Common Stock | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of shares authorized in stock repurchase program (up to)	25,000,000
Stock repurchase program, period in force	36 months

Uncategorized Items - jmg-20150

Label	Element	Value
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization	us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization	$ 4,157
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization	us-gaap_DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization	$ 5,378