CBS News Announces 6% Staff Layoffs Amidst Reshaping Efforts by Editor and New Owner

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CBS News Cuts 6% of Staff Amidst Reshaping Efforts by New Owner and Editor

CBS News, led by Bari Weiss and Tom Cibrowski, laid off 6% of its workforce, affecting 60 employees.

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News18•20-03-2026, 20:49

CBS News Cuts 6% of Staff Amidst Reshaping Efforts by New Owner and Editor

•CBS News is laying off approximately 6% of its workforce, impacting around 60 employees.
•The restructuring is led by editor-in-chief Bari Weiss and new owner Tom Cibrowski, who acquired the company in 2025.
•Layoffs follow weeks of voluntary buyouts and are part of a broader transformation to adapt to changing news industry dynamics.
•Leadership acknowledged the human cost, stating departing staff would be treated with "care and respect."
•The cuts aim to make room for new initiatives to remain competitive amidst declining viewership and a shift to digital platforms.

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