Layoffs left media teams with work but fewer people
25 media and entertainment companies, including CBS News, Washington Post, WPP, and TikTok, cut over 11,847 jobs in 2026.
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Originally published as “Media & Entertainment Layoffs 2026 - 10,728+ Jobs Cut | layoffhedge” by layoffhedge.com
Media & Entertainment Layoffs 2026
Last updated: 2026-09-15
In 2026, 25 media & entertainment companies have cut a combined 11,847 jobs, averaging 13.2% of workforce per company.
11,847
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13.2%
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Media layoffs continue a multi-year contraction in 2026. CBS News shut down its radio division after nearly a century, while the Washington Post cut a third of its newsroom. The industry is restructuring around digital-first models with far fewer human journalists.
ALLRESTRUCTURE 4,786COST CUT 3,500AI-DRIVEN 2,610MERGER 880WEAK DEMAND 71
All Media & Entertainment Layoffs in 2026
| Company | People Cut | % of Workforce | Date | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McClatchy | 90 | 4.1% | Sep 10 | COST CUT |
| Channel 4 | 340 | 26.8% | Sep 9 | RESTRUCTURE |
| bet365 | 340 | 3.4% | Sep 8 | COST CUT |
| Mountain Valley Golf Course | 111 | 100.0% | Sep 2 | RESTRUCTURE |
| WPP | 1,000 | 1.0% | Sep 1 | RESTRUCTURE |
| Maverick Gaming | 238 | 6.8% | Sep 1 | RESTRUCTURE |
| LIV Golf | 200 | 66.7% | Aug 26 | RESTRUCTURE |
| TikTok | 75 | 1.1% | Aug 19 | RESTRUCTURE |
| Netflix | 59 | 0.4% | Aug 13 | RESTRUCTURE |
| TikTok | 250 | 3.6% | Aug 5 | RESTRUCTURE |
| BuzzFeed | 180 | 35.3% | Jul 27 | MERGER |
| Disney | 200 | 0.1% | Jul 21 | RESTRUCTURE |
| Entain | 500 | 2.0% | Jul 16 | COST CUT |
| Corus Entertainment | 43 | 2.0% | Jul 16 | RESTRUCTURE |
| WPP | 300 | 0.3% | Jul 13 | RESTRUCTURE |
| NBA | 24 | 0.6% | Jul 2 | RESTRUCTURE |
| TikTok | 300 | 0.8% | Jul 1 | AI-DRIVEN |
| iHeartMedia | 100 | 1.0% | Jun 25 | RESTRUCTURE |
| Southern Cross Media | 200 | 3.0% | Jun 10 | AI-DRIVEN |
| FanDuel | 300 | 6.0% | Jun 6 | RESTRUCTURE |
| Star Tribune | 65 | 13.1% | Jun 3 | RESTRUCTURE |
| Minute Media | 60 | 12.0% | May 28 | AI-DRIVEN |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 20 | 6.7% | May 27 | COST CUT |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 70 | 28.0% | May 19 | COST CUT |
| Associated Press | 60 | 1.8% | May 15 | RESTRUCTURE |
| Penn Entertainment | 75 | 0.3% | May 14 | RESTRUCTURE |
| Ticketmaster | 350 | 8.0% | May 6 | AI-DRIVEN |
| Streamland Media | 71 | 4.7% | May 6 | WEAK DEMAND |
| Daily Wire | 100 | 50.0% | May 1 | COST CUT |
| PGA Tour | 80 | 4.0% | Apr 23 | COST CUT |
| BBC | 2,000 | 9.3% | Apr 15 | COST CUT |
| Snap | 1,000 | 19.0% | Apr 15 | AI-DRIVEN |
| Disney | 1,000 | 0.5% | Apr 9 | RESTRUCTURE |
| Sony Pictures | 200 | 1.7% | Apr 7 | RESTRUCTURE |
| CNN | 50 | 1.7% | Mar 25 | RESTRUCTURE |
| IGT | 700 | 10.0% | Mar 24 | MERGER |
| CBS News | 66 | 6.0% | Mar 20 | RESTRUCTURE |
| WME | 30 | 3.0% | Mar 18 | RESTRUCTURE |
| Washington Post | 300 | 37.5% | Feb 2026 | COST CUT |
| 700 | 14.9% | Jan 27 | AI-DRIVEN |
FAQ
How many media & entertainment layoffs happened in 2026?
As of 2026-09-15, 25 media & entertainment companies have announced layoffs in 2026, cutting a combined 11,847 jobs.
Which media & entertainment company laid off the most people in 2026?
BBC announced the largest media & entertainment layoff in 2026 with 2,000 positions cut, representing 9.3% of its workforce.
What is driving media & entertainment layoffs in 2026?
The primary drivers are cost cut and restructure, accounting for the majority of cuts in the sector.
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