The company said in the announcement Wednesday the decisions were made in order to “manage the organization for long-term sustainability.”
Chicago Public Media CEO Matt Moog announced Wednesday 14 layoffs that are in WBEZ’s content development unit, Vocalo’s radio broadcast and the Chicago Sun-Times business operation. WBEZ announced a number of layoffs Wednesday affecting different departments and the impending closure of the company’s Vocalo radio broadcast following years of lagging listenership.
“These are painful decisions that affect our valued colleagues,” leadership said in the letter, according to an edited version posted on the company’s website. “We are working diligently to minimize the negative impact on each individual and provide them with financial and transitional support. We are so grateful for their many contributions over the years.”
Union leaders have been working with members leading up to Wednesday’s announcement and “urged management to reconsider,” the union said. Vocalo’s arts and culture newsletter, “The Goods,” will also continue, having grown its audience by 67% to over 50,000 subscribers.
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