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NBCUniversal Announces Layoffs Among TV Executives Including SVP Drama

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EFFECTIVE DATE
Apr 27, 2026

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.

LayoffTalk has tracked 29 layoff events at Comcast Corporation since February 2025, including 679 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 26 additional events known from news reporting.

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SOURCE
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Comcast CorporationCMCSA
Communication Services · 186,000 employees
29
EVENTS TRACKED
679
JOBS IN WARN FILINGS
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CREATED APR 6, 2026LAST UPDATED AUG 12, 2026