
CBS News is reportedly planning another round of layoffs that could eliminate at least 15% of its current workforce.
15% Staff at CBS News to be Laid Off?
For a news organization that’s already been through multiple rounds of layoffs, this latest announcement feels like another body blow to traditional journalism.
First reported by Variety, a newsroom that once defined American journalism, is preparing to face another major round of job cuts.
It could start as soon as March and stretch into May 2026. But here’s the thing: nothing is officially confirmed yet. CBS News declined to comment directly when asked by news outlets covering the story.
Some employees aren’t waiting around to see what happens. About 11 producers from “CBS Evening News” have already taken voluntary exit deals that were offered last month.
Here’s a clear, factual update you can drop right into your news report.
What’s Driving These Layoffs?
The person steering CBS News in this new direction is Bari Weiss, who was appointed editor in chief.
At a recent town hall meeting, Weiss told staffers that CBS News needs to stop producing what she calls “commodity news”. She believes CBS News needs to stand out in a crowded media landscape where everyone is fighting for attention.
According to The New York Post, Weiss was weighing the possibility of firing 60 Minutes correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley, both of whom have publicly questioned her leadership.
Weiss has brought in new contributors, including podcasters who focus on niche topics like politics and medical health.
CBS News isn’t going through this alone. The entire news division is part of Paramount Skydance, a media conglomerate that’s been cutting costs across the board.
The possible job cuts are tied to a bigger restructuring happening at Paramount Skydance, CBS’s parent company, which has already gone through several rounds of layoffs since the merger.
The news media landscape is also changing rapidly. The Washington Post recently cut 33% of its staff just last week. NBC News eliminated around 150 jobs, affecting diversity-focused journalism units as the network restructured its operations.
Overall, the news organization has been tightening budgets, offering voluntary buyouts, and trimming roles as editorial leadership shifts and ratings pressure grow.
Bottom Line
Here’s the uncomfortable reality: CBS News still produces some of the most respected journalism in America.
But if you keep cutting staff, can you maintain that quality? If there are fewer reporters and fewer producers, can the people who remain produce enough content for both traditional TV broadcasts and streaming platforms like Paramount+?
That’s the risk CBS News is taking. Weiss seems more focused on making the news division relevant to streaming audiences than preserving its legacy as a broadcast powerhouse. The next few weeks will tell us a lot about the future of CBS News.
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