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Paramount Global to Cut Approximately 1,000 Jobs

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~4.6%
1,000 OF 21,900 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Department affected: CBS News.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Paramount Global has announced plans to slash approximately 1,000 jobs in a significant round of layoffs. This decision reflects the company's ongoing efforts to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. While specific details regarding the locations or departments affected have not been disclosed, the layoffs are part of a broader strategy to enhance efficiency. The company aims to navigate the challenges posed by the current economic landscape, indicating a shift in its operational focus. This move underscores the ongoing adjustments within the media industry as companies respond to evolving viewer habits and financial pressures.

Paramount Global cut 1,000 jobs affecting its CBS News team.

That is roughly 4.6% 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 29, 2026