LIVE · UPDATED DAILY
UPCOMING · ESTIMATEDPublished Jun 13, 2026

Paramount Global to Lay Off 5,000 Employees

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
5,000
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~23%
5,000 OF 21,900 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: New York, NY, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Paramount Global has announced plans to lay off approximately 5,000 employees as part of a major restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs. The layoffs are set to take effect on January 15, 2025, as the company seeks to adapt to the evolving landscape of the streaming industry. This decision comes in the wake of significant financial challenges and a need to realign resources. The layoffs will impact various departments, although specific details on which divisions will be affected have not yet been disclosed. Paramount Global's leadership has indicated that these changes are necessary to ensure the company's long-term viability and competitiveness in the market.

Paramount Global cut 5,000 jobs.

That is roughly 22.8% 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.

Comments (1)

Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Paramount Global has announced planned job cuts affecting 5,000 employees. If you work there, what are you hearing internally? Which teams expect to be affected? You can post anonymously below.

SOURCE
News reporting
View original source ↗

Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by Paramount Global.

P
Paramount GlobalPARA
Communication Services · 21,900 employees
46
EVENTS TRACKED
53K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
View company profile+ Get alerts for Paramount Global

Affected by this?

Share your story anonymously — it helps others reading this feel less alone.

Share your story →
CREATED JUN 13, 2026LAST UPDATED JUN 13, 2026