ESPN to Lay off 300 Employees in Coronavirus-Related Cuts

ESPN to Lay off 300 Employees in Coronavirus-Related Cuts .

On Thursday, ESPN informed its employees in a company-wide memo that it would be executing a round of layoffs.

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The memo was sent by ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro.

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In addition to the 300 employees who will be let go.

200 positions that are currently open will not be filled.

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'New York Post' reports that those layoffs will not be concentrated in one department, but instead spread across the network.

The publication also reports that on-air personnel will be spared from layoffs at the moment.

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Pitaro said the layoffs were “not easy decisions.”.

While it must be done looking through a business lens, it also must be done with great respect and genuine concern for people, Jimmy Pitaro, via 'New York Post'.

We are parting ways with some exceptional team members – some of whom have been here for a long time – and all of whom have made important contributions to ESPN, Jimmy Pitaro, via 'New York Post'