Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated liabilities for unpaid claims	$ 10.7	$ 6.3
Journal Media Group | Accounts Receivable
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated liabilities for unpaid claims	$ 3.3
Television network affiliation relationships
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	20 years
Customer lists and other intangible assets
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life	10 years
Licensing Agreements [Member] | Maximum
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
FCC license term	8 years
Operating revenue | Marketing services, including advertising
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage	80.00%