Audacy Cuts 300 Jobs in Post-Bankruptcy Restructuring Move
Audacy, recently emerged from bankruptcy, has implemented significant workforce reductions affecting approximately 300 employees across multiple departments and locations.
The layoffs impact both local and national staff, including notable on-air talent from major stations:
- WCBS-FM (New York City)
- WMJX (Boston)
- WCCO (Minneapolis)
- WOGL (Philadelphia)
- WSMW (Greensboro)
- WOMC (Detroit)
- BetMGM Network
Key personnel affected include:
- Elista Hathaway (WBZZ Pittsburgh)
- Glenn Anderson (WDOK Cleveland)
- Annie Leamy (WCBS-FM New York)
- David O'Leary (WMJX Boston)
- Henry Lake and Chris Tubbs (WCCO Minneapolis)
- Trey Morgan (WOGL Philadelphia)
- Charley McCain (WSMW Greensboro)
- Aricka McCauley (WOMC Detroit)
Audacy employees during mass layoffs meeting
In St. Louis, WHHL's entire staff was terminated as the station transitions from hip-hop to sports format.
These changes follow significant executive departures:
- CEO David Field stepped down in January after 27 years
- CFO Rich Schmaeling resigned in February
- Kelli Turner now serves as interim president and CEO
An Audacy spokesperson stated these reductions aim to "ensure a strong and resilient future" and maintain competitiveness in the evolving media landscape.
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