Overview
- CBS News told employees it is reducing its newsroom by about 6%, with those affected to be notified by the end of the day, according to a memo from editor in chief Bari Weiss and president Tom Cibrowski.
- CBS News Radio, which has operated since 1927 and serves roughly 700 affiliates, will end service on May 22, 2026, and all roles in that unit will be eliminated.
- Leadership said the changes reflect radical shifts in audience behavior and a need to invest in growth areas, stating that some parts of the newsroom must get smaller to remain competitive.
- The reduction equates to roughly 60 to 70 jobs out of a workforce of about 1,100, following an earlier round of cuts in October that affected close to 100 staffers.
- Specific teams beyond the radio division were not fully detailed in initial notices, and the restructuring follows a strategy outlined in January that emphasizes digital platforms and streaming.