The Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments, not just the newsroom, is being laid off.
The troubled Post began implementing large-scale cutbacks on Wednesday, including eliminating its sports department and shrinking the number of journalists it stations overseas. The changes were announced in a Zoom meeting with staff on Wednesday by executive editor Matt Murray.
Staff members in the newsroom were told they would be getting emails with one of two subject lines, announcing that the person’s role has or hasn’t been eliminated. A total number of layoffs was not announced in the call.
The newspaper’s books department will be closed, and its Washington-area news department and editing staff will be restructured, Murray told staff members. Its Post Reports podcast will be suspended.
Murray acknowledged that the cuts will be a shock to the system but said the goal is to create a Post that can grow and thrive again.
The moves were expected for several weeks, si​The Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments, not just the newsroom, is being laid off.
The troubled Post began implementing large-scale cutbacks on Wednesday, including eliminating its sports department and shrinking the number of journalists it stations overseas. The changes were announced in a Zoom meeting with staff on Wednesday by executive editor Matt Murray.
Staff members in the newsroom were told they would be getting emails with one of two subject lines, announcing that the person’s role has or hasn’t been eliminated. A total number of layoffs was not announced in the call.
The newspaper’s books department will be closed, and its Washington-area news department and editing staff will be restructured, Murray told staff members. Its Post Reports podcast will be suspended.
Murray acknowledged that the cuts will be a shock to the system but said the goal is to create a Post that can grow and thrive again.
The moves were expected for several weeks, si ​Latest News [ SOBAN NEWS: International and National ]
