CNN to lay off hundreds of employees as post-inauguration transformation begins, sources say
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CNN is planning to lay off hundreds of employees this week as part of a post-inauguration restructuring aimed at refocusing the network on a global digital audience, according to sources. The layoffs are part of broader cost-cutting efforts, including consolidating teams and moving some show productions from New York and Washington to Atlanta for more cost-effective operations. CNN’s most high-profile on-air talent is expected to remain unaffected. This reorganization follows Warner Bros. Discovery’s $70 million investment to strengthen CNN’s digital operations, which include expanding roles in data science and product development. In October, CNN introduced a $3.99/month digital subscription model, reflecting its pivot toward digital growth as cable news viewership declines. The media industry is undergoing significant change, with more audiences turning to streaming and social media for news. NBC News is also planning layoffs this week, though on a smaller scale.
