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Paramount Global Cuts MTV UK Shows Amid Layoffs

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
50
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.2%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
50 OF 21,900 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: UK.

Department affected: MTV.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Paramount Global has laid off approximately 50 employees in the UK as part of a restructuring effort affecting its MTV division. The layoffs coincide with the cancellation of the shows 'Gonzo' and 'Fresh Out', which are part of the company's strategy to streamline operations and focus on more profitable content. This decision reflects broader challenges within the media industry, as companies adapt to changing viewer preferences and economic pressures. The layoffs are part of a larger trend affecting various media organizations as they seek to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Paramount Global cut 50 jobs affecting its MTV team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.2% 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 50 jobs on October 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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