Media Layoffs and Closures

July 2026, GB News plans to cut more than a third of its workforce

Reporting on the same round of job reductions at GB News, a news piece details the scale and internal reaction to proposed redundancies that senior staff say are needed to streamline operations. The article highlights prior rounds of job losses, investor support amid...

July 2026, Sky warns of UK job cuts after £1.6 billion ITV takeover

Following Sky’s proposed £1.6bn acquisition of ITV’s media and entertainment arm, Sky has signalled it will seek about £200m in synergies which could result in job reductions, particularly in corporate and commercial roles where overlaps are expected. Executives say...

June 2026, The Jon Justice Show canceled amid iHeart layoffs

Alpha News reports that KTLK host Jon Justice’s program was canceled as part of a broader programming restructuring at iHeartMedia. The local conservative morning show — a long-running fixture in the market — ended amid a wave of job cuts and format changes affecting...

June 2026, KXNO’s Morning & Afternoon Shows: A Shocking End

Local sports broadcaster KXNO in Des Moines underwent a staffing restructure that resulted in the cancellation of its morning and afternoon shows and related layoffs. Hosts and producers were let go as part of a broader iHeartMedia consolidation affecting multiple...

June 2026, Hundreds of media jobs to go as TV advertising slumps

Summary: Southern Cross Media Group, which merged earlier with Seven West Media and owns major TV and radio assets, announced plans to cut 250–300 roles after a sharper-than-expected deterioration in the television ad market. Most reductions target mid- and...

June 2026, The Anaconda Leader shuts down after run of 55 years

Summary: The Anaconda Leader, a twice-weekly local newspaper serving southwest Montana for more than five decades, announced it has closed, ending its print and online operations. The owner cited rising operational costs and inflation pressures that made continued...

June 2026, Star Tribune cuts jobs, pursues nonprofit structure

Summary: The Minnesota Star Tribune announced a workforce reduction of about 15% combined through voluntary buyouts and targeted layoffs as part of a broader plan to transition toward a nonprofit ownership model. Executives framed the move as a restructuring to secure...