This morning at 10:24 a.m., Anne Sweeney, the president of the Disney-ABC Television Group, sent out a cryptic email to all staffers informing them that today would be "an extremely difficult day," and that due to a "weakening economy," the group is "now faced with the harsh reality of having to eliminate jobs in some areas."
Back in December, the Media Mob reported that ABC executives were considering cuts to the news division, which would focus on slimming down the political units that the network had bulked up during the presidential campaign and could affect as many as 35 staffers.
Here’s the full text of Ms. Sweeney’s email:
After months of making hard decisions across our businesses to help us adjust to a weakening economy, we’re now faced with the harsh reality of having to eliminate jobs in some areas.
This was not an easy decision, nor one made lightly. The people affected today are our friends and colleagues, and we are doing all we can for them and their families during what we know will be a difficult transition.
Change is never easy, and becomes even harder to embrace during times of turbulence and uncertainty. With that in mind, I’ve asked each business leader to reach out to their group with more information on this announcement as soon as possible.
I realize this is an extremely difficult day for everyone in our group. But despite the challenges before us, I remain confident and optimistic about our future, because you really are the best team in the business.
Follow Felix Gillette via RSS.
