Audacy Cuts 300 Jobs Across Multiple Radio Stations Following Bankruptcy Exit
Audacy, recently emerged from bankruptcy, has initiated massive layoffs affecting approximately 300 employees across multiple departments and locations as part of its cost-cutting measures.
Audacy employees during mass layoffs meeting
The layoffs impact both local and national staff, with significant cuts affecting on-air talent at major stations including:
- WCBS-FM (New York City)
- Magic 106.7 (Boston)
- 830 WCCO (Minneapolis)
- Big 98.1 WOGL (Philadelphia)
- 98.7 Simon (Greensboro)
- 104.3 WOMC (Detroit)
- BetMGM Network
Notable departures include:
- Elista Hathaway (WBZZ Pittsburgh)
- Glenn Anderson (Star 102.1 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)
In St. Louis, WHHL's entire staff was let go as the station transitions from hip-hop to sports format.
The restructuring follows recent executive changes, including:
- CEO David Field's departure in January after 27 years
- Appointment of Kelli Turner as interim president and CEO
- CFO Rich Schmaeling's resignation in February
An Audacy spokesperson stated these changes aim to "ensure a strong and resilient future" and maintain competitiveness in the evolving media landscape.
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