CNN plans to lay off hundreds of employees, cut costs

CNN’s CEO Mark Thompson plans to announce mass layoffs Thursday, focusing on hundreds of job cuts as the network pivots to prioritize a global digital audience.

The layoffs, aimed at reducing production costs and consolidating teams, will come alongside changes to CNN’s linear TV lineup and an expansion of digital subscriptions.

Some shows may move from New York or Washington to Atlanta to lower costs.

This move follows a series of similar layoffs at other media companies like NBC News and The Washington Post, the New York Post has reported.

The news comes shortly after Thompson warned top CNN anchors, including Jake Tapper and Anderson Cooper, to avoid pre-judging President Trump and steer coverage away from his legal troubles, urging an open-minded approach to his second term.

Written by B.C. Begley