CBS did incur layoffs very few in sports many in news and some in CBS E even union jobs
for what's it's worth - and HR here can absolutely correct - management could be gaslighting us to calm down
were told no more planned layoffs this year no round two planned RTO will take effect for both phases Remote only jobs will end
that early 2026 is streaming related
and that yes news is a wild card with new sheriff - i'm not in news
--just conveying what was told me
Just being non political for a second. You do all realize that outside of 60mins none of the news makes money? Once an on air personality gets fired they never end up at a better place for more money. They become podcasters or sub stackers. It follows that the support staff are going to be on their way out
@OP you are saying no more layoffs this year? But next year ALL will have def have to return to office?
CBS layoffs are simply to install right wing, conservative leaning staff in order to have it rival Fox. Bari Weiss was stage one. Prove me wrong.
@a4 media integrity & standards follower, at CBS - seriously ???
@a4 same issue with influencers who jump into host roles without any journalism experience, or training on how to interview talent.
Who was the cocky schmo who said CBS wasn't going to be touched...
100 CBS News layoffs so far
As a longtime observer of media integrity and professional standards, I find it deeply troubling that Bari Weiss has been appointed editor-in-chief of CBS News despite having never worked her way up through a traditional newsroom. Her background as an opinion columnist and founder of The Free Press may reflect entrepreneurial spirit, but it does not substitute for the rigorous experience required to lead a legacy news organization.
This decision undermines the credibility of CBS News and sends a disheartening message to journalists who have spent years honing their craft in reporting, editing, and broadcast production.
It raises a fundamental question: What other high-level jobs are now available to applicants with no relevant qualifications? Should aspiring surgeons skip medical school if they’ve blogged about anatomy? Can someone run NASA because they’ve tweeted about space?
I urge CBS and its parent company to reconsider the standards by which leadership roles are filled. Journalism deserves leaders who understand its foundations—not just its optics.