Scott Sassa Steps Down at Hearst

Exec helped launch History's 'The Bible' miniseries

By Tim Baysinger -- Broadcasting & Cable, 3/14/2013 4:43:26 PM

Scott Sassa has stepped down as president of entertainment and syndication at Hearst Corp., the company confirmed.

Joining in 2008, Sassa oversaw Hearst's investments in television properties, which include a 20% stake in ESPN and a 50% stake in A+E Television Networks. He was also responsible for the company's newspaper syndication and merchandise licensing operations. He recently helped to launch History Channel's miniseries The Bible with producer Mark Burnett.

The New York Post had first reported Sassa' departure.