EXCLUSIVE:Paramount Globalis cutting back theSmithsonian Channels New York Hub as more details about the U.S.layoffsemerge.
The Washington team will also be impacted.
Around two-dozen people work in the New York office, Deadline understands.
One of those at risk is Rachel Watson, VP Development for the Smithsonian Channel.
Showtime and MTV Entertainment Studios are being combined.
MTV Newsis closing entirelyafter several decades in operation and having undergone significant downsizing over the last few years.
East Coast casting is also being folded into the West Coast operation.
This is a tough yet important strategic realignment of our group.
These meetings will be followed by individual 1:1s with our HR partners.
Its not something we take lightly.
This is why its so difficult to say goodbye to our friends and colleagues.
To those impacted, we deeply appreciate the passion and creativity you have brought every day.
I want to thank you for your many contributions.
Our leadership team and HR partners are committed to ensuring this process is done with empathy and respect.
