![]() ![]() ![]() Among those affected were Vice News editor-in-chief Michael Learmonth, chief political correspondent Elizabeth Landers, senior political reporter Cameron Joseph, senior editor Christina Sterbenz, national security reporter Ben Makuch, as well as audio journalist Sam Eagan. Vice News Tonight, which airs on Vice TV, will have its last broadcast in May, they said.ĭozens of staffers are affected by the cutbacks, according to a source familiar with the plans. Nancy Dubuc exited as CEO of Vice Media Group in February.ĭixon and Lokhandwala said that Vice News would be streamlined to “focus on our growing digital video business and our News documentary and series production business for VTV and distribution partners worldwide.” Vice Media also is in the midst of efforts to sell or recapitalize. ABC News also has gone through layoffs, with word this week that Nate Silver, the founder of FiveThirtyEight, would be leaving. Last week, BuzzFeed announced that it is shutting down BuzzFeed News. ![]() The staff reductions are the latest to hit the news business, with both traditional and digital outlets hit by a downturn in the ad market. RELATED: Tucker Carlson Speaks Out For The First Time Since Fox News Exit, Railing Against “The People In Charge” Of American Media ![]()
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