Location: New York, NY, USA.
Department affected: Race and Culture Unit.
Based on news reporting.
Paramount Global has laid off 20 employees from its CBS News Race and Culture Unit as part of broader layoffs within the company. This decision reflects ongoing restructuring efforts aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs. The layoffs occurred in New York and are part of a larger trend affecting various departments at CBS News. The company has not disclosed further details about the future of the Race and Culture Unit or any additional layoffs planned. These cuts come amid a challenging media landscape, prompting Paramount Global to reassess its workforce and operational strategies.
Paramount Global cut 20 jobs affecting its Race and Culture Unit team as of October 1, 2023.
That is roughly 0.1% 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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