Big Job Cuts Coming for CNN and NBC News

You might have heard some rumors about job cuts at CNN and NBC News. These two big news outlets are planning to lay off many workers soon. CNN's boss, Mark Thompson, is set to make an announcement on Thursday. This isn't good news for the employees, who were recently told to avoid showing too much feeling when covering President Trump's inauguration. The reason for these layoffs is that CNN wants to change its focus. They want to reach a bigger audience online instead of just on TV. This means they'll move some shows from expensive cities like New York and Washington to Atlanta, where it's cheaper to produce them. By doing this, they hope to save some money and make their teams more efficient.

NBC News, owned by Comcast, is also planning some job cuts later this week. They haven't said exactly how many people will be let go, but it will be less than 50. This news comes after CNN and NBC have been struggling with ratings. They're trying to figure out how to compete better with other news channels like Fox News. CNN's boss, Thompson, has been telling staff to be open-minded about Trump's second term and to focus on the future, not the past. He wants them to be tough and fair in their coverage. The staff seems to have understood this message, as nobody asked any questions during a recent meeting. This change in strategy is different from what CNN did under their former boss, Jeff Zucker. CNN will have to adapt to stay competitive in the ever-changing news world.

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