RTÉ to cut 400 jobs over next five years under new strategyMichael BoltonRTÉ will cut 400 jobs over the next five years as part of plans to secure a €20 million bailout from the Government, according to the broadcaster's new five-year strategy. The digital radio stations in question are RTÉ Radio 1 Extra, RTÉ 2XM, RTÉ Pulse and RTÉjr radio. All users of RTÉ Player will have to sign in to stream shows, as it aims to become the preferred streaming destination for Irish audiences. There will also be new online channels on RTÉ Player, such as RTÉ as Gaeilge and RTÉ Archives. Launching the strategy, RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst said: "We cannot deliver this plan alone.

Source: Irish Independent June 25, 2024 22:48 UTC