#streaming

Streaming giant Netflix has recently implemented significant workforce reductions, impacting approximately 1,000 employees globally. Among those affected in the London office was Anna Mallett, the vice president of physical production for the U.K. and local-language content across EMEA. Her departure follows a broader trend of job cuts within the company, with the U.K. operations now seeing the effects. Mallett had been instrumental in overseeing productions for popular series and films during her tenure. This move comes as Netflix seeks to refine its operational execution in key markets.

London, England

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/netflix-layoffs-uk-london-hit-anna-mallett-vp-production-1236745775/

https://deadline.com/2026/10/skydance-streaming-tv-jb-perrette-executives-hbo-max-paramount-plus-1237208903/

basically HBO execs P teams folded mostly into them - for now lol

Disney has significantly reduced its global television presence over the past decade, shutting down approximately 130 channels worldwide. This strategic shift prioritizes streaming services over traditional linear television models. Many countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, have lost access to channels like Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney XD. While U.S. channels remain operational, the company is consolidating efforts into platforms like Hulu and Disney+. This restructuring is anticipated to lead to hundreds of layoffs as Disney pivots its focus to streaming.

United States

https://www.nj.com/news/2026/10/media-giant-nixes-about-130-channels-as-cable-declines.html

Is it true, or even within the realm of possibility, that Skydance is looking to create a new financial news streaming channel? With the help of Oracle business insights, a new streamer can provide the positive news that the likes of CNBC and Bloomberg do not provide. The scale of the media merger makes creation of a new channel is peanuts but could be very helpful.

NBCUniversal is reducing its global streaming technology workforce by several hundred employees. These layoffs primarily affect engineering and quality assurance roles within the streaming division. While most impacted staff are at Sky, Comcast's European media entity, some US-based NBCUniversal employees will also be affected. This move comes as NBCUniversal prepares for a spin-off from Comcast and faces industry-wide cost-cutting pressures. The company stated these changes are intended to optimize structure and resources for future growth.

New York, New York

https://www.businessinsider.com/nbcuniversal-cuts-hundreds-global-streaming-tech-employees-sky-uk-peacock-2026-10

https://www.marketscreener.com/news/comcast-s-nbcuniversal-cuts-streaming-technology-jobs-ce785ddada81fe22

Paramount Chief Executive David Ellison has picked HBO content chief Casey Bloys to oversee streaming operations once the company combines with Warner Bros. Discovery, people familiar with the matter said.

https://www.wsj.com/business/media/ellison-picks-hbo-content-chief-to-run-paramount-warner-streaming-business-db33649c

Frontier = fiber-optic internet, TV/streaming, and phone service, mainly for residential/small business, historically stronger in certain regional/rural fiber buildouts.
• Verizon = wireless service (phones, tablets) plus its own home internet (Fios fiber, 5G Home Internet), historically stronger nationwide, especially for mobile.
• Now combined: Since the acquisition, Verizon has been bundling the two — for example, offers combining Frontier fiber internet with Verizon mobile plans, like free months of fiber plus discounted phone lines.

Tulsa's KJRH TV station has significantly reduced its workforce as part of a strategic pivot by its parent company. The layoffs are concentrated in roles like newscast directors, producers, and photojournalists. This move aligns with E.W. Scripps' national strategy to prioritize 24/7 streaming news over traditional studio broadcasts. The company aims to deploy more journalists into the field and deliver news faster across digital platforms. While linear broadcasts will continue, the emphasis is shifting to a digital-first model.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/state/2026/08/05/kjrh-tulsa-tv-station-lay-off-cuts-staff-as-news-model-changes/91182858007/

Following recent layoffs, NFL insider Tom Pelissero has secured a new position with Netflix. He will serve as a sideline reporter and insider for Netflix's upcoming NFL Gameday coverage. Pelissero will also contribute to The Ringer's NFL podcasts, including co-hosting "The Ringer NFL Show." This move aligns with Netflix's growing investment in live sports streaming. The streaming giant plans to broadcast five NFL regular-season games in 2026.

New York, New York

https://www.newsweek.com/top-nfl-insider-cut-in-espn-layoffs-lands-new-job-with-emerging-rival-12334147

Maryland's oldest television station, WMAR-2, has introduced a new newscast format without live anchors. This change is part of a broader strategy by parent company E.W. Scripps to expand an AI-driven, 24-hour streaming model. The station has implemented layoffs to align staffing with evolving audience consumption habits. This shift aims to provide news throughout the day via streaming, reflecting changing media preferences. The new format is being rolled out in smaller markets before wider adoption.

Baltimore, Maryland

https://www.thebanner.com/culture/film-tv/wmar-local-tv-news-anchor-layoffs-TLV5APILUBF7PMO5W75QESUJLI/

Noticed some quiet promos in streaming on the P+ side. Anyone else see these?

https://open.substack.com/pub/eshap/p/colbert-was-profitable?r=7yaly&utm_medium=ios

Is there any consensus which divisions will be hit the hardest in upcoming merger layoffs? P+ was already decimated rather recently. Thoughts or knowledge on if streaming will be hit hard again? Not sure what to expect with the combining of HBO Max

ESPN is preparing for another round of layoffs. Approximately 30 off-camera employees are expected to be impacted. A YouTube TV blackout last year caused a $100 million revenue dip. These cuts are not related to ESPN's recent NFL Media asset acquisition. ESPN has experienced multiple layoff waves over the past decade due to rising rights fees and declining subscribers.

https://www.sportsmediawatch.com/2026/04/espn-layoffs-coming-weeks-youtube-blackout/

I work for one of their "customers" although that's not how they make us feel. Its almost like they are doing us a favor. It seems to me that whenever I need support for our streaming service, they are off on some holiday or another or just not available.

I think we should get a discount and only pay 5/7ths of the support costs as Friday and Saturday, when we need the most support, are pretty much unavailable.

After another long sh---y week, consider watching Big Mistakes on Netflix, from Dan Levy of Schitt's Creek, a new offering. It's very funny. Anyone else watching anything fun to distract from the horror?

They’re saying that they’ll combine the two services. Which one do you think gets merged with other one?

I have noticed that P+ Mobile app is better, but HBO Max’s app is better on OTT/TV devices.

https://nypost.com/2026/03/02/business/hbo-max-paramount-set-to-be-combined-into-one-streaming-service-after-hollywood-merger/

6 billion in cost cuts

Why in this day and age are we still pushing direct tv stream so hard. Especially in certain markets. Make it make sense to push such a dying technology when it only is worth 5% on the dashboard!

CBS News is considering a new round of staff layoffs. These potential cuts could affect at least 15% of its current employees. Editor in chief Bari Weiss aims to focus the news division on streaming video. The company seeks to produce more differentiated content for audiences. Discussions are ongoing, with a potential timeline for cuts between March and May.

https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/cbs-news-considering-layoffs-could-affect-at-least-15-1236661630/

Netflix or Paramount?

http://techrights.org/n/2025/11/13/It_Looks_Like_Microsoft_is_Really_Abandoning_XBox_the_Brand_XBo.shtml

Company: Paramount Global
Source: Los Angeles Times

Paramount sheds another 1,600 workers as David Ellison team digs in
Summary: Paramount disclosed an additional reduction of 1,600 workers tied to divesting TV stations in Chile and Argentina, part of a broader plan targeting a 15 percent workforce cut and 3 billion dollars in cost savings. The company still plans to boost content spending and raise Paramount+ prices as it pursues profitability.
City: Los Angeles
State: California
https://web.archive.org/web/20251111211048/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-11-10/paramount-more-layoffs-david-ellison

Now they’ve sold Telefe, do you think they’ll cut the P+ teams in Argentina?

YouTube is undergoing a staffing shakeup as the company pivots to focus on artificial intelligence, offering its US-based employees voluntary buyout packages with severance.

The online video platform, which launched in 2005, is restructuring its products team for the first time since 2015, according to an internal memo from YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, as parent company Google‘s CEO Sundar Pichai has urged staff to embrace AI for increased productivity.

https://deadline.com/2025/10/youtube-offers-employees-voluntary-buyout-embraces-ai-1236602459/

CBS did incur layoffs very few in sports many in news and some in CBS E even union jobs
for what's it's worth - and HR here can absolutely correct - management could be gaslighting us to calm down

were told no more planned layoffs this year no round two planned RTO will take effect for both phases Remote only jobs will end
that early 2026 is streaming related

and that yes news is a wild card with new sheriff - i'm not in news
--just conveying what was told me

Streaming has been heavily hit. Will it be hit heavily again 2nd round?

Anyone with knowledge know anything about how hard Pluto TV will be hit?

Hard to follow with 20 threads. Someone with knowledge, how hard will streaming be hit?

Okay, I never post on here, I usually just lurk. I work in finance, so while I don’t know all the HR specifics, I do know a fair bit.

Firstly, a lot of what’s being said on this forum is complete nonsense. Honestly, it’s been flooded with people who clearly aren’t staff and don’t know what they’re talking about.

Secondly, yes — changes are coming. Everyone knows that (if you pretend it's not, you are an id--t!). There are major shifts ahead for streaming tech, which was under VH. In the short term, reporting might be moving to PW, but don’t read too much into that! From what I understand, PW isn’t actually taking over streaming tech. Reporting lines don’t always mean much.

And let’s be real- just because DE says he “believes in streaming” doesn’t mean he believes in the staff already working here. We have to accept that LE's son would rather outsource than build and justify an internal team. - He wants his investment back at some point!

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdr612yz8p0o

"MTV, the world's first 24-hour music broadcaster, is to stop showing rolling pop videos in the UK after almost 40 years when it closes five channels at the end of the year.

MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV and MTV Live will all stop broadcasting after 31 December, the BBC understands.

However, the flagship channel, MTV HD, will remain on air, showing reality series including Na--d Dating UK and Geordie Shore.

The move reflects a shift in viewing habits, with music videos largely consumed on YouTube and social media rather than television. A spokesman for MTV's parent company, Paramount, declined to comment."

"Wider layoffs
Paramount is also expected to close MTV music channels in countries including Australia, Poland, France and Brazil, according to media reports in those countries."

October 10 2025 BBC

Are those off the table? The only thing keeping me here is the bonus, then as soon as I get that I'm out, unless I'm laid off first. Anyone have any intel if the bonus will happen in 2026, or did those get axed as well.

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https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/nielsen-tv-ratings-need-more-time-streaming-1236504233/