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Paramount Global Plans Major Layoffs Following Skydance Media Merger

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
3,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~14%
3,000 OF 21,900 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Department affected: CBS News.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Paramount Global is set to lay off approximately 3,000 employees as part of a restructuring plan following its merger with Skydance Media. This decision comes as the company aims to streamline operations and reduce costs in the wake of the merger. While specific details regarding the departments affected or the timeline for these layoffs have not been disclosed, the move reflects the ongoing challenges in the media industry. The layoffs are part of a broader trend as companies adapt to changing market conditions and seek to enhance efficiency.

Paramount Global cut 3,000 jobs affecting its CBS News team.

That is roughly 13.7% 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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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by Paramount Global.

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Paramount GlobalPARA
Communication Services · 21,900 employees
46
EVENTS TRACKED
53K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 10, 2025LAST UPDATED APR 28, 2026