ABC News is cutting 50 roles as part of the larger Disney cuts.
The broadcast news division has laid off approximately 50 people as part of the company’s planned cuts, with ABC News presidentreorganizing her senior leadership team. Godwin announced the changes in a note to staff Thursday morning.
“Throughout the company, teams are being impacted by the downsizing that was announced several weeks ago, including our own ABC News family. While these actions are never easy, they are a necessary step to ensure we’re on solid footing for the years ahead as we chart a sustainable, growth-oriented path forward for the entire organization,” Godwin wrote.
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