McClatchy newspaper chain conducts significant layoffs
McClatchy, a major newspaper chain, recently laid off more than 90 staffers across 17 of its publications. The cuts, which occurred in late September, reportedly affected nearly a third of the company’s remaining journalists, including reporters covering essential beats such as city hall for The Miami Herald and local coverage for The News Tribune.
Impacted locations include Tacoma, Olympia, Bellingham, Tri-Cities, Boise, Kansas City, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Sacramento. While the company has expressed interest in artificial intelligence, it has not publicly provided a specific reason for the recent newsroom reductions. Some observers suggest the layoffs may indicate that the private equity firm owning McClatchy is preparing to sell or dismantle the company.
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Alden Global Capital · Lee Enterprises · McClatchy · The Miami Herald · The News Tribune
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The layoffs affected 17 McClatchy publications. www.courierherald.com · www.mi-reporter.com · www.valleyrecord.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] McClatchy laid off more than 90 staffers in late September. www.courierherald.com · www.mi-reporter.com · www.valleyrecord.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The layoffs involved nearly a third of the company's remaining journalists. www.courierherald.com · www.mi-reporter.com · www.valleyrecord.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] McClatchy declined to make its CEO or a spokesperson available for comment. www.courierherald.com · www.mi-reporter.com · www.valleyrecord.com