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NBC News Layoffs Affect 150 Staff as Comcast Prepares for Split

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
150
EFFECTIVE DATE
Mar 18, 2026
150 OF 186,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

NBC News has laid off approximately 150 staff members as the network prepares for its split from Comcast and Versant. This decision reflects ongoing restructuring efforts within the organization. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations in anticipation of the upcoming changes. The affected employees are primarily from various departments within NBC News, although specific locations and departments were not detailed in the article. This move underscores the challenges faced by media companies in adapting to a rapidly changing industry landscape.

Comcast Corporation cut 150 jobs as of March 18, 2026.

That is roughly 0.1% of the 186,000 people Comcast Corporation employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 32 layoff events at Comcast Corporation since October 2023, affecting a combined 3,557 employees.

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Comcast Corporation cut 150 jobs on March 18, 2026. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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