CNN is set to announce significant layoffs in the coming days, as CEO Mark Thompson shifts the company’s focus towards digital content. While a CNN spokesperson was unavailable for immediate comment, reports suggest that the cuts have been anticipated for some time and are now imminent.
The layoffs are expected to primarily affect off-camera staff, with production roles in New York and Washington, D.C. likely being relocated to CNN’s Atlanta facilities. However, most on-air talent at the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned network are expected to be unaffected by the restructuring.
This move comes as CNN, like many other media organizations, adapts to the rapidly changing landscape of news consumption. With an increasing emphasis on digital platforms, traditional media outlets are facing pressure to streamline operations and allocate resources more efficiently.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
