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Layoffs Continue to Hit Journalism Sector
The latest round of layoffs in the media industry comes as no surprise, as 2023 marked the worst year for job cuts in the journalism sector. The media business is shrinking at the national, state, and local levels, with nearly a dozen companies announcing layoffs in recent months. Axios announced on Tuesday that it would lay off about 50 employees, joining a growing list of media companies that have cut staff in recent months.
Mass Layoffs and Closures Afflict News Organizations
Mass layoffs, closures, and reader fatigue are afflicting news organizations as Americans prepare for an economic downturn. While media and entertainment layoffs are dwarfed by the tens of thousands of jobs lost at big tech companies like Meta and Amazon, the decline of the legacy news media has been playing out for decades and has been exacerbated most recently by the rise of digital media.
The LA Times has confirmed that it has laid off employees, and its employees are expressing their frustration and disappointment online. The layoffs at the LA Times are part of a larger trend in the media industry, as companies grapple with declining revenues and rising costs.
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