Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Gross balance, beginning of period	$ 3,158,380	$ 3,151,298
Accumulated impairment losses	(237,914)	(237,914)
Net balance	2,920,466	2,913,384
Gross balance, end of period	3,158,380	3,151,298
Local Media
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Gross balance, beginning of period	1,122,408	1,122,408
Accumulated impairment losses	(216,914)	(216,914)
Net balance	905,494	905,494
Gross balance, end of period	1,122,408	1,122,408
Scripps Networks
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Gross balance, beginning of period	2,028,890	2,028,890
Accumulated impairment losses	(21,000)	(21,000)
Net balance	2,007,890	2,007,890
Gross balance, end of period	2,028,890	2,028,890
Other
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Gross balance, beginning of period	7,082	0
Accumulated impairment losses	0	0
Net balance	7,082	0
Gross balance, end of period	$ 7,082	$ 0