iHeartMedia Cuts Devastate KFI 640 Los Angeles, 17 News Staff Members Let Go
iHeartMedia's latest round of layoffs has severely impacted Los Angeles station KFI 640, with 17 of its 25 news team members losing their jobs on Monday. News Director Chris Little, who had been with the station since 1991, was among those terminated.
Christmas tree at KFI radio studio
Key staff members affected include:
- Chris Little (News Director)
- Jo Kwon (Anchor)
- Erin Ben-Moche (Editor)
- Corbin Carson (Reporter)
- Kris Adler (Reporter)
The layoffs are part of iHeartMedia's nationwide cost-cutting initiative aimed at reducing their $5.21 billion debt. CEO Bob Pittman stated the company expects to save approximately $150 million by "eliminating redundancies."
According to Pittman, on-air talent will largely be preserved, with the company leveraging technology to broadcast talent across different markets. Nearly 500 employees across major markets including Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and San Francisco have been affected by these cuts.
Tim Conway Jr., a KFI show host, acknowledged the layoffs during his Monday broadcast, simply stating, "A lot of people have left the building at iHeartMedia."
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