Ratings numbers are looking really bad. Mainstream cable news outlets a thing of the past. Podcasts now the way to go. More cuts on the way.
Any updates today? Anyone affected yet?
I’ve heard nothing so far.
Let's talk about severance
Just hoping severance will be sufficient until we find a new job... My mistake is that I didn't keep my eyes open and plan an exit on time. Considering the state of the job market, I've become quite worried.
Are they done for today?
What the heck is going on? I'm contributor, but haven’t been notified yet and one is telling me anything. Is that a good news, are they finished for today? I have been preparing for this for awhile, tried to save some money and have setted up some... — read more
Perhaps the cuts could have been avoided
Earlier, smaller cuts had a significant negative impact on employee morale. I don't like the changes that are being made in this company. My filings are mixed. On the one hand, I secretly even wish to be a target because the future here is bleak. I... — read more
How many will be impacted?
I've been preparing to hear bad news for a long time. Hope all affected land somewhere good.
CNN to Carry Out Layoffs in Early December
According to a report from Business Insider, Licht confirmed that the layoffs would begin in early December, and those laid off will receive a 60 to 90-day notice. He also said that eligible executives that are laid off will still be able to receive... — read more
From bad to worse
In the last 72 hours, at least twenty CNN employees (on-air talent, rank-and-file staff, and more) have called or texted me, many of them unsolicited, to convey that things have never been worse. New, from @DylanByers At Twitter
Even more layoffs coming our way
Not that it was not expected, considering who runs the company that bought us. In all honesty, this place has been a mess ever since the acquisition and I'm now thinking that being laid off with severance doesn't sound half as bad as it used to. It... — read more
More layoffs hit CNN as CEO Chris Licht sets strategy and shuffles talent across the organization
CNN is laying off a small number of people in its audio division. A company rep said audio remains an important area for the company and that it's refining its strategy. CNN chief Chris Licht has said Warner Bros. Discovery was reviewing... — read more
Any updates on CNN+ layoffs (April 2022)
Who is affected and how is the severance?
What is with the hiring process here?
I applied for engineering job at CNN+ back in late September, made it through 4 hiring rounds to the final panel interview. I spent roughly a month interviewing, and spoke with 15 people total! After a 5 hour interview that went very well, I was... — read more
Management shakeup coming along with deep cuts
The disintegration of viewership is being hard felt with massively falling revenues. Warner leadership is actively seeking buyout proposals with outside firms. At least one of the weaker hosts (Cuomo, Tapper, Lemon) is being discussed, along with a... — read more
Learn To Code
I could not happen to a more deserving group of scumbags. The propagandists serve absolutely no useful purpose. CNN has done more to tarnish the reputation of journalists than anyone else. I feel bad for the few real journalists left, as... — read more
CNN Downsizing London Control Room Staff
I have been informed by a friend in CNN's London Bureau, that the control room staff is being laid off as of November 2018. CNN will "Home run" (Feeding the london studio cams directly to the ATL CNN HQ, where the shows will be directed and produced... — read more
CNN Bracing For Layoffs
Now this is going to get political. There is a ton of layoff announcements today, CNN was on the list. Both sides of the isle will have a field day with this.
layoffs coming
see http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2017/11/09/espn-to-lay-off-100-employees-after-thanksgiving-report.html
MASSIVE layoffs coming in mid-December
The date has been set for December 15'th for a major layoff at the corporation. more details on departments affected coming shortly..
Layoffs as a Result of Bias Unprofessional Reporting
The news media "Integrity" can never be taken away by any other person, organization or government. The only way they lose their integrity" and trustworthiness is by their own unprofessional journalism actions! The reporting of opinion, half-truths... — read more
Signs of Layoffs
The most obvious sign layoffs are coming: Executives hint at layoffs using other terms, like 'restructuring' "downsizing," "reorganizing," "incremental synergies," organizational efficiency," "offshoring," "streamlining," "headcount reductions"... — read more
CNN and HLN layoffs
Turner Broadcasting layoffs affected CNN and HLN on Oct 15, 2014. It seems like CNN's entertainment unit is being shut down. Almost 300 people will be sent home from New York, D.C., Los Angeles and Atlanta. Apparently they would be cutting more jobs... — read more
Organizational Changes
Maximizing performance says Zucker. We know what that means.