I don’t work in journalism, but I noticed on twitter that the Houston Chronicle’s longtime food critic Allison Cook just retired, and also that another reporter is leaving the paper with no immediate destination. Is the Houston Chronicle laying... — read more 

It’s hard to admit, but the industry’s been shrinking for years, maybe even longer. Good journalism has never mattered less than it does now. I’d say it’s time to look for a new job, but where? Every media outlet is cutting staff, not adding it. And... — read more 

Sorry, guys, for all the people affected today. Do we know if this is it, or there’s more coming?

Writers Guild of America East Executive Director Sam Wheeler called the layoffs “needless, irresponsible, and cruel” in a statement Thursday. “Today, the consistently anti-union Hearst Magazines became the latest media company to enact needless... — read more 

Hearst Magazines just fired what seems like half of the organization today.

ICrossing, part of Hearst Magazine has been slow-dripping layoffs / firings since Feb 2024. The people who work ant iCrossing are very talented, kind and good-hearted. But it’s amazing what poor leadership at the top could do to a person. I’ve... — read more 

Got rid of the highest paid even though they are currently profitable

The San Francisco Chronicle, owned by Hearst, laid off 15 people recently, including copy editors and page designers. The Chronicle is rehiring, not in San Francisco, but Houston, where salaries are far less.

I left years ago and recently ran into a friend who still works here. The stories she told me... Have things really changed that much? I left voluntarily for a better opportunity but there were no hard feelings. I actually liked working there. It... — read more 

I've heard more Hearst layoffs are coming, could this be true?

At least half a dozen employees were laid off from Hearst Autos early Jan 2019. One of the layoffs was shamefully marked as "retirement".

https://www.poynter.org/news/about-30-jobs-cut-thanks-layoffs-and-buyouts-hearst-connecticut There you go As of last week, about 30 people were out at Hearst Connecticut newsrooms due to layoffs and buyouts. 30 sec call “The phone call may have been... — read more 

Told Hearst downsizing. Food network magazine Eliminating position, layoffs.

This lay off is probably in preparation for the new CMO starting at the end of June in Houston.

I really feel sorry for Rodale employees. Being acquired is usually brutal, but Hearst is really not showing any mercy. Additional 35 employees have been laid off, bringing the total to 185 since the start of the year. Will there be anybody left... — read more 

I know the announced layoffs of 150 employees are from the recently acquired Rodale Press, but is anybody worried that this will spill over to us as well? Acquisitions rarely go without casualties on both sides. Hopefully, I will be proven wrong, but... — read more 

Things are good and improving, Hearst will have a great 2017

Any updates here, there are some rumors but nobody can confirm

Any news on Houston Chronicle Layoffs? I hear that the staff is shrinking rapidly...