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ESPN Cuts 30 Employees Amid Revenue Challenges

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
30
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
30 OF 173,250 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

ESPN, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, has laid off 30 employees due to ongoing revenue challenges and a dispute with YouTube TV. This decision comes as the company faces financial pressures, impacting its operational strategies. The layoffs reflect a broader trend within the media industry as companies adjust to changing market conditions. While specific departments affected were not mentioned, the cuts highlight the challenges ESPN is navigating in a competitive landscape.

The Walt Disney Company cut 30 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

LayoffTalk has tracked 34 layoff events at The Walt Disney Company since September 2020, affecting a combined 45,999 employees.

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The Walt Disney CompanyDIS
Communication Services · 173,250 employees
34
EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2020
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CREATED APR 12, 2026LAST UPDATED APR 12, 2026