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Disney Cuts Deep: 200 Jobs Axed Amid Media Shift

Genesis Obong
By Genesis Obong
Published: March 6, 2025
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The Walt Disney Company is set to eliminate approximately 200 positions, impacting nearly 6% of the combined workforce within its ABC News Group and Disney Entertainment Networks divisions, a move signaling the relentless pressures reshaping the media landscape. This restructuring, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, underscores the company’s ongoing efforts to adapt to the seismic shifts in consumer viewing habits and the diminishing influence of traditional cable television.

The reported restructuring will see significant changes across several key divisions. Notably, ABC’s venerable news magazine programs, “20/20” and “Nightline,” are slated to merge into a single unit. Additionally, the company plans to dissolve the team behind FiveThirtyEight, the respected political and data analysis website. “Good Morning America” production staff are also expected to experience reductions. Within Disney Entertainment Networks, which oversees cable channels like FX, programming and scheduling operations are anticipated to be streamlined.

“Several key divisions to be affected by this restructuring are: ABC’s long-running news magazine programs, 20/20 and Nightline, are set to merge into a single unit, while the company is also eliminating the team behind FiveThirtyEight, the political and data analysis website,” as stated in the initial WSJ report.

These layoffs come at a challenging time for Disney. Like many in the entertainment sector, the company is grappling with the steady decline of cable television viewership, driven by the rise of streaming services and cord-cutting. Disney’s flagship streaming platform, Disney+, has also faced headwinds, experiencing subscriber declines in recent quarters, even as competitors like Netflix continue to expand. According to reports the company experienced a 1.3 million subscriber drop for Disney+ in the final quarter of 2023 following a price increase. While Disney+ has managed to reduce streaming business losses, the company has also acknowledged that it anticipates a “modest decline” in subscriptions for the second quarter.

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Despite these challenges, Disney’s recent earnings report exceeded Wall Street expectations, bolstered by cost-cutting measures and strong performances in its theme park and experiences segment. However, the company’s stock has declined approximately 4% over the past year, reflecting investor concerns about its ability to navigate the industry’s turbulent waters.

These layoffs are not just about corporate restructuring; they represent real people facing job losses and uncertainty. The implications extend beyond Disney, reflecting a broader trend of media companies rethinking their business models in the face of technological disruption and changing consumer preferences. The closure of FiveThirtyEight, for example, signals a shift in how political and data analysis is consumed, potentially impacting public discourse and understanding of current events.

This restructuring is part of a broader strategy to reduce expenses and streamline operations, as Disney adapts to a rapidly evolving media industry. It’s a stark reminder that even industry giants are not immune to the profound changes reshaping the way we consume news and entertainment. As we navigate this evolving media landscape, it’s crucial to understand the implications for both the industry and the individuals who work within it.

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