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In letter to staff, NPR CEO calls layoffs ‘gut-wrenching’
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In addition to cutting 10% of its workforce, the network is eliminating more than 80 vacant positions.
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In addition to cutting 10% of its workforce, the network is eliminating more than 80 vacant positions.
Production of the podcasts will end after their current seasons.
The stations serving western Massachusetts are downsizing in response to “serious financial headwinds” that began during the pandemic.
NPR will cut 10% of its staff, CEO John Lansing told employees.
“We are no longer able to sustain support of In the Dark and we are immediately beginning to explore opportunities to find a new home — either for the entire enterprise, outside of APMG or for the talented journalists, within APMG,” a spokesperson said.
The station’s revenue has declined amid the pandemic due to “a large dip” in sponsorship.
CEO Kevin Martin said the budget cuts protect essential news services and keep ideastream aligned with its long-term strategic plan.
The station faces a $7.1 million budget gap and has seen a “sharp decline” in corporate sponsorship.
The station is anticipating a reduction in state funding.