Consolidated and Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Net income (loss)	$ 3,029	$ (25,970)	$ (16,829)
Changes in defined benefit pension and benefit plans, net of tax of $521, $0 and $2,211	886	(13,474)	3,589
Other	0	(240)	150
Total comprehensive income (loss) prior to noncontrolling interest	3,224	(39,684)	(13,090)
Less comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(98)	(204)	(126)
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Journal Media Group	3,322	(39,480)	(12,964)
Unconsolidated Company [Member]
Changes in defined benefit pension and benefit plans, net of tax of $521, $0 and $2,211	$ 691	$ 0	$ 0