by Ray Schultz , YesterdayHuffPost is set to lay off at least 30 workers, 22% of its staff, Danielle Belton, editor in chief wrote in an email to employees. “I write today with painful news,” Belton said, according to a transcript obtained by the New York Post. “HuffPost is undergoing a substantial round of job eliminations due to ongoing and growing challenge to our business. Unfortunately, we expect upwards of 30 editorial positions will be cut in the weeks ahead.”Belton added, “We are beginning talks with the HuffPost Union about how to proceed, including the possibility of offering voluntary buyout packages to some desks in the newsroom.”She continued, “I recognize that this is an upsetting way to start the year, and we will be sure to share more details as swiftly and clearly as possible, as I believe it is important to be transparent and share information as we have it. In the coming days, we will make more information available about the job eliminations and HuffPost’s plans for 2025 and beyond.”

Source: Huffington Post January 10, 2025 08:58 UTC