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NBCUniversal Announces Layoffs Among TV Executives Including SVP Drama

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
5
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
5 OF 186,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: New York, NY, USA.

Department affected: Television.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

NBCUniversal has recently laid off five employees, including Deepak Jesrani, the Senior Vice President of Drama. This decision is part of a broader restructuring effort within the television division as the company prepares for a significant corporate split. The layoffs reflect ongoing changes in leadership and strategy as NBCUniversal navigates its future direction. The affected employees were primarily based in New York, indicating a targeted approach to reducing overhead in key areas of the business. These layoffs come amid a challenging landscape for the media industry, prompting companies to reevaluate their operational structures.

Comcast Corporation cut 5 jobs affecting its Television team as of October 1, 2023.

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

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Comcast CorporationCMCSA
Communication Services · 186,000 employees
32
EVENTS TRACKED
9,043
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED APR 6, 2026LAST UPDATED JUL 3, 2026