Veteran journalist Jeff Glor, who gained prominence as the anchor of CBS Evening News and co-host of CBS Saturday Morning, has been let go from the network amid widespread layoffs at Paramount Global.
The news of Glor’s departure surfaced on Tuesday, Sept. 24, with Puck News reporting that the 49-year-old journalist was part of the company’s latest round of layoffs. Paramount’s job cuts are expected to affect approximately 2,000 employees overall, as the media giant looks to restructure its operations.
PEOPLE reached out to CBS representatives for a comment, but no immediate response was provided.
Glor, who has been with CBS since 2007, was just one of hundreds of staff members notified of the layoffs this week, following an initial wave of cuts that began in mid-August. The reductions come as Paramount Global works to streamline its operations and reduce costs amid changing media consumption trends and an industry-wide shift toward streaming.
In a memo sent to employees, Paramount co-CEOs George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy, and Brian Robbins addressed the layoffs, explaining the decision was necessary to adjust to an evolving media landscape. “Like the entire media industry, we are working to accelerate streaming profitability while at the same time adjusting to the evolving landscape in our traditional businesses,” the memo read, according to The Hollywood Reporter and The Hill. The co-CEOs added that 90% of the planned cuts would be completed after Tuesday’s announcements.
Paramount, the parent company of CBS, is reportedly aiming to cut around $500 million in costs, partly in anticipation of a potential merger with Skydance Media. The layoffs are expected to impact 15% of the company’s U.S.-based employees.
Glor’s departure marks the end of a 16-year tenure at CBS News. After joining the network in 2007 as a correspondent, Glor was named anchor of CBS Evening News in 2017. His time as anchor lasted until 2019 when he transitioned to CBS Saturday Morning alongside co-hosts Michelle Miller and Dana Jacobson.
In addition to his anchor roles, Glor contributed as a correspondent for 60 Minutes Sports and CBS This Morning. He also anchored The Early Show on weekday mornings in 2011.
A source close to the network told the New York Post that Glor’s relatively high salary and decision to largely steer clear of office politics may have contributed to his being included in the layoffs. “His salary was too high,” the source said, adding that Glor “kept to himself” following his shift to weekend duty.
Reports also suggest that more layoffs could be looming at CBS News, particularly within the Washington, D.C. bureau, with potential reductions taking place after the 2024 presidential election.
In addition to Glor, veteran journalists Ben Tracy, Anna Werner, and Roxana Saberi were also let go in the latest round of layoffs, according to the Los Angeles Times.
The changes reflect a turbulent period for legacy media companies as they adapt to shifting viewer habits and the growing dominance of streaming platforms in the industry.
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