Scary rumors have been flying around about layoffs at the Deseret News for a while now. From an outsider’s point of view, the lack of transparency and comment on these (rumored) decisions has had a huge effect on staff morale.
Here’s to the photo staff at the Deseret News— some of the best photographers, and people, that I’ve known. We all hope for the best.
An excerpt from and link to the blog post from City Weekly’s Josh Loftin for anyone who is interested…
Significant layoffs are expected at the Deseret News, prompting questions about its future as a print publication and even its location in the Downtown Rising blueprint.
More than a dozen confidential sources inside the paper, including some holding management positions, have confirmed that layoffs are planned for late August or early September, with the first wave hitting Aug. 20.
And the layoffs aren’t small: Likely a third of the staff will be let go, with some estimating cuts as high as 50 to 60 percent.
Link: Salt Lake City Blogs:News Blog-Open Container: Deseret News Layoffs
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