CBS News Implements Staff Reductions as Part of New Editorial Strategy
CBS News is reducing its workforce by 6%, marking the second round of layoffs within six months. These cuts are the first to align with editor-in-chief Bari Weiss's recently announced strategic direction for the organization. The previous workforce reduction occurred in October and involved discontinuing certain streaming programs and restructuring the Saturday morning broadcast.
Key facts
- CBS News is laying off 6% of its staff
- This is the second round of layoffs in six months
- Editor-in-chief Bari Weiss outlined a new strategy earlier this year
- The October layoffs canceled streaming shows and overhauled the Saturday morning program
- These are the first layoffs implementing Weiss's strategic vision
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