Pittsburgh media outlets were impacted by layoffs at Paramount Global on Tuesday, resulting in 12 job losses at KDKA-TV, the CBS affiliate in the city. The cuts are part of a broader restructuring affecting multiple Paramount properties nationwide.
The layoffs at KDKA-TV represent a significant blow to the local news landscape, impacting both on-air and behind-the-scenes staff. While specific roles affected haven’t been publicly detailed, the reductions come as Paramount seeks to streamline operations amid financial pressures and a shifting media environment.This restructuring follows a wave of job cuts across the media industry in recent months, driven by factors like declining advertising revenue and the rise of digital platforms.
Paramount Global announced wider layoffs impacting approximately 800 employees,or roughly 5% of its global workforce,in late April. The company cited a need to become more efficient and focus on streaming as key drivers for the restructuring. The cuts span various divisions, including CBS, Showtime, and MTV Entertainment Studios.
KDKA-TV has been a fixture in Pittsburgh broadcasting as 1949, providing local news, weather, and sports coverage to the region. The station is owned by Paramount Global through CBS Broadcasting Inc. The latest layoffs add to a growing trend of consolidation and downsizing within the television industry, raising concerns about the future of local journalism.
