Hope Media Group Eliminates Chief of Content Role
The media organization is removing the executive position held by Scott Herrold, who will depart the company in November.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Media
Hope Media Group has decided to eliminate its Chief of Content position, a move that results in the departure of executive Scott Herrold. Herrold will conclude his tenure with the Houston-based organization within a three-week window.
Why it matters
The decision marks a significant leadership change at Hope Media Group, which operates the KSBJ network, following a period of executive restructuring. Herrold leaves behind his recent oversight of the company's content strategies.
Scott Herrold held the Chief of Content title starting in March 2025, following his initial transition to the company as Chief of Programming in January 2023. His previous career includes a 15-year stint at SOS Radio in Las Vegas.
The players
Scott Herrold
He is an experienced broadcasting executive who previously held roles at SOS Radio and various stations in Michigan and Oklahoma.
Hope Media Group
This Houston-based non-profit organization operates a variety of media platforms including the KSBJ radio network.
The details
The elimination of the executive role follows Scott Herrold's tenure at the Houston-based media firm, which began nearly four years ago. Prior to his time with the group, Herrold built his career through roles at radio stations across Saginaw, Detroit, and Tulsa.
Timeline
January 2023: Scott Herrold joined Hope Media Group as Chief of Programming.
March 2025: Scott Herrold was named Chief of Content.
October 22, 2026: Hope Media Group announced the elimination of the Chief of Content role.
November 2026: Scott Herrold is scheduled to conclude his time with the company.
Market Landscape
The elimination of high-level content roles follows a trend of organizational streamlining among major nonprofit media networks. This move positions the firm to adjust its executive hierarchy as it navigates the evolving competitive landscape in broadcast media.
Listeners of Hope Media Group networks should not expect immediate changes to day-to-day programming schedules during this leadership transition. The organizational change primarily impacts the internal executive structure rather than front-facing broadcast operations.
The takeaway
Organizational restructuring often signals a pivot in how media entities prioritize content development and executive oversight. Readers navigating their own professional transitions may find that role consolidation is a standard mechanism for companies looking to refine their focus.
Further reading
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