Any new news recently?

A fitting end (hopefully!) to a career that saw her stealing credit at every possible turn. https://deadline.com/2025/08/nina-l-diaz-leaving-paramount-skydance-merger-showtime-mtv-1236478136/ The comments section on this article is en fuego.

2 billion in cost cuts - more than a 1000 layoffs only specific seems to be bringing down cable nets cost - the rest seems like it would cost more

seeing exits in the news and the new structure of the production companies - anyone hear anything about layoffs or the teams under these folks seems well planned out lots SD leadership - but they have a small employee count ..

Honestly sort of gross that Skydance is even allowing this to happen. Don’t get it.

I joined recently, and with everything that's going on, I'm just trying to figure out what I’d be entitled to if things go south. Feels like a strange time to be the “new guy.”

We know the current one was not doing a good job. Hopefully, things will improve in the future. At least for those who're still here once it's all over.

https://deadline.com/2025/08/skydance-paramount-merger-corporate-structure-1236477330/

Haven’t we learned anything from the previous rounds of layoffs? It’s always been, and still is, all about the bottom line. You can be valuable, skilled, reliable, hardworking, uniquely creative, and still be let go just as easily as someone fresh... — read more 

Has anyone heard if/when they might get rid of the hybrid schedule and make us return to office? Wondering if there would be any flexibility with how many days are required or if it would be up to the department head

I heard from a colleague that there would be a townhall after the merger close. They didn’t have a date they could share but they know it’s being worked on. I’m curious if anyone here has heard anything about when this townhall might happen?

Heard from two senior folks now that all the tech and operations get outsouced to Oracle to save that promised $2B. Helps Paramount and very good for Oracle cloud. Any truth here?

What do the SVPs and EVPs earn at Paramount, including all orgs?

Restructuring is coming (allegedly,) but leadership is radio silent or shrugs while pushing performance reviews. Which teams/roles are most at risk? Is TR staying for the p+/pluto tech convergence, what about VH? It’s frustrating to piece together... — read more 

Apologies as this isn't layoff related. If you have Paramount Class B shares in your Paramount 401k, according to Friday's filing with the SEC, you have until 4pm New York Time on Monday 6/28 to vote on whether you're tendering your shares or not... — read more 

I heard there was a big sc--w-up at CBS News with the buyouts they offered to certain employees. Heard they offered buyouts initially including freelance years and then they yanked back all the freelance years, which in turn led to the yanking of... — read more 

your thoughts ?

Does anyone know if we'll get severance if they make sweeping cuts?

I’ve heard from a senior Tech executive that PW and his L2 have been working for months on a massive reorganization with the help of Bain & Company. This executive said this would be the largest reduction across any single team and be triggered on... — read more 

Still Sept/October after VMA's or merger + 90 days? Or both?

Everyone rejoice! McCarthy is out! https://deadline.com/2025/07/chris-mccarthy-leaving-paramount-skydance-merger-1236467553/

https://archive.is/hnT34

Colbert is the #1 night show, has been for years. He’s a beloved staple of late night TV. How much is this Shari wanting to push Skydance through?? Could it be anything OTHER than that? Since Trump admin has to approve the deal and he’s being a... — read more 

Massive layoffs to come in July of 2026. New buyer doesn't want to assume the current work force.

Notice what happened after the IBEW contract was agreed upon? Layoffs happened immediately after Colbert and the Late Show franchise cancelled Coincidence? We report you decide

You heard it here first.

My brothers in christ what is going on with this company? Cancel the number 1 late night show. ScamDance about to ruin whatever is left

Affiliate bo-b last night. Thank goodness streaming is the new king of the hill because packet switching is now more robust than CBS' affiliate delivery system. Off the air for better than two hours. Nationwide? Stock price bomber if anyone cared... — read more 

Look at us. We got Emmy nominations to add to the resume after ScamDance takes over.

comments in various threads about another round of layoffs in September. anyone heard any more yet?

Chris McCarthy is looking for an assistant to help steer the Titanic into the iceberg https://careers.paramount.com/job/New-York-Temporary-Coordinator%2C-Office-of-the-President-NY-10036/1306916100/

What a huge F U to your employees and all the hard working journalists. https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/07/02/media/cbs-trump-60-minutes-paramount-settlement

BET is making layoffs across multiple departments amid the broader wave of cutbacks at parent company Paramount Global. https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/bet-layoffs-paramount-global-job-cuts-1236439975/

Do you feel like he just repeats the same message? It’s always “don’t worry about things you can’t control” or “don’t look at the news”. He says we’re a small but mighty team, isn’t that bad? We shouldn’t be proud of the burnout. — read more 

Don't forget to check in with former teammates that were part of the layoffs. Don't treat them like they have the plague thinking it will win you favor and protect you on the next rounds

Does anyone have any information/rumor/gossip about the BET layoffs which were to occur but didn't?