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Amazon lays off over 100 employees in Wondery unit as part of audio business restructuring
UNITED STATES, AUG 4 – Amazon is consolidating Wondery's narrative podcasts under Audible and creating a new Creator Services division, cutting about 110 jobs amid a shift toward video and creator-led content.
- Amazon is laying off about 110 employees in its Wondery podcast division as part of a restructuring of its audio unit.
- Jen Sargent, the CEO of Wondery, is stepping down from her position, according to Bloomberg.
- The reorganization will separate teams overseeing narrative podcasts from those developing creator-led shows.
- The changes are in response to the rise of video podcasts and Amazon's need to adapt to the changing landscape.
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Amazon Cuts Over 100 Jobs and Reorganizes Audio Divisions
In a significant restructuring move, Amazon has overhauled its audio divisions, resulting in the layoff of more than 100 employees and a dramatic reduction in the scope of its Wondery podcast studio. The strategic shift, first reported by Bloomberg, includes the departure of Wondery CEO Jen Sargent. Marshall Lewy, Wondery’s head of content, will transition […] The post Amazon Cuts Over 100 Jobs and Reorganizes Audio Divisions appeared first on C…
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