Audacy Cuts 300 Jobs Across Multiple Stations Following Bankruptcy Exit
Audacy, recently emerged from bankruptcy, has implemented significant workforce reductions affecting approximately 300 employees across multiple departments and locations nationwide.
The layoffs impact both local and national staff, including prominent on-air talent from major stations:
- WCBS-FM (New York City)
- WMJX (Boston)
- WCCO (Minneapolis)
- WOGL (Philadelphia)
- WSMW (Greensboro)
- WOMC (Detroit)
- BetMGM Network
Notable departures include:
- Elista Hathaway (WBZZ Pittsburgh)
- Glenn Anderson (WDOK 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)
Audacy employees during mass layoffs meeting
In St. Louis, WHHL's entire staff was terminated as the station transitions from hip-hop to sports format.
The restructuring follows significant executive changes, including:
- CEO David Field's departure after 27 years
- Appointment of Kelli Turner as interim president and CEO
- CFO Rich Schmaeling's resignation
According to an Audacy spokesperson, these changes aim to "ensure a strong and resilient future" and maintain competitiveness in the evolving media landscape while continuing to serve listeners and advertisers effectively.
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