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Paramount Global Implements Job Cuts at BET Amid Restructuring

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
250
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.1%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
250 OF 21,900 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: New York, NY, USA.

Department affected: BET.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Paramount Global has announced layoffs affecting 250 employees at its BET network as part of a broader restructuring effort. These job cuts are aimed at streamlining operations and adapting to changing market conditions. The layoffs are expected to take effect immediately, impacting various roles within the BET division. This decision reflects the company's ongoing challenges in the competitive media landscape, as it seeks to enhance efficiency and focus on core business areas. The restructuring is part of a larger strategy to align resources with current business needs.

Paramount Global cut 250 jobs affecting its BET team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 1.1% of the 21,900 people Paramount Global employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 46 layoff events at Paramount Global since October 2023, affecting a combined 11,649 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Paramount Global cut 250 jobs on October 1, 2023. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? You can post anonymously below.

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