CNN to lay off hundreds as it shifts focus to digital growth, streamlines operations, and revamps programming amid industry-wide cost-cutting trends.
CNN, a division of Warner Bros. Discovery, is preparing to lay off hundreds of employees on Thursday as part of a strategic focus on expanding its global digital audience, according to CNBC sources.
The layoffs are part of broader plans to revamp CNN’s traditional TV programming and grow its digital subscription services. To cut costs and improve efficiency, some programs currently produced in New York and Washington may be relocated to Atlanta, where production is more cost-effective.
Similarly, NBC News, owned by Comcast, plans to reduce its workforce by fewer than 50 employees later this week and has previously announced intentions to separate its MSNBC and CNBC channels.
These changes are reflective of a wider industry trend, as media companies shift their focus to digital platforms in response to evolving consumer preferences.
Earlier in January, The Washington Post, owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced it would reduce its workforce by around 4% to address financial difficulties. Similarly, the Associated Press revealed in November that it would cut approximately 8% of its staff as part of efforts to modernize its operations.
CNN CEO Mark Thompson has emphasized the importance of maintaining neutrality in reporting. He has advised on-air personalities to refrain from expressing personal outrage or making judgments about political figures, including President Donald Trump during his second term.
Trump, meanwhile, has threatened legal action against news organizations he perceives as biased against his administration.
Thompson’s approach signals a departure from CNN’s previous strategies and reflects its commitment to appealing to a broader and more diverse global audience.
As the media industry continues to evolve, CNN and NBC News are implementing these measures to strengthen their positions in an increasingly digital landscape.
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