CW Lays Off More Than Two Dozen Employees Across Publicity, Development Teams
variety.comJennifer Maas TV Business Writer The CW has laid off several employees across its publicity and program development teams, Variety has learned.
A source close to the situation tells Variety that just over two dozen employees have been affected in this round of reductions.
The individual says that the decision was made as the network focuses more one sports, unscripted content and select scripted series in its continued goal to reach profitability under new owner Nexstar.
Representatives from CW and Nexstar did not immediately respond to request for comment Tuesday. The new cuts come less than a month after the Nexstar-owned broadcast network announced CW network president Dennis Miller was exiting his role following just two years in the position.
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