Axe Swings at NBC News

NBC News began laying off approximately 150 people this week, amounting to about 7 percent of its total staff. The cuts are a strategic response as the news division adjusts to its recent corporate spinoff and navigates the ongoing economic challenges facing the traditional television industry.

The layoffs are comprehensive, reportedly impacting nearly every department within the organization. According to sources familiar with the decision, the roles of on-air anchors will not be affected by this round of reductions.

These cuts also come ahead of a major corporate action: a highly anticipated split that will divide many of Comcast's major cable channels—including MSNBC, CNBC, and USA Network—from the rest of its businesses, which include NBC News.

The move signals an effort to streamline operations and position the news division for future sustainability in an evolving media landscape.