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WSJ Editors Volunteering for Layoffs Amid Restructuring

PLANNED DATE
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What we know

Department affected: editorial.

A specific layoff date has not been disclosed.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The Wall Street Journal's union has confirmed that editors are being asked to volunteer for layoffs as part of a restructuring effort at News Corporation. This move indicates potential job cuts within the editorial department, although specific numbers of affected employees have not been disclosed. The request for volunteers suggests that the company is looking to make adjustments to its workforce without announcing a formal layoff plan. The situation reflects ongoing challenges within the media industry, impacting job security for editorial staff at the WSJ.

LayoffTalk has tracked 2 layoff events at News Corporation since October 2023, affecting a combined 700 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

News Corporation has announced planned job cuts. If you work there, what are you hearing internally? Which teams expect to be affected? You can post anonymously below.

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News CorporationNWSA
Communication Services · 23,900 employees
2
EVENTS TRACKED
700
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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