BBC to Cut 550 Jobs and Reduce Commissioning Spend Under New Director General's Savings Plan
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Ellise Shafer
Crusty in the right places. Worth the chew.
Summary
New BBC director general Matt Brittin has announced the first phase of a savings plan that includes eliminating 550 roles across News, Nations, and Content divisions by 2027-28, and reducing commissioning spend by £80 million ($107 million). The cuts are part of Brittin's broader goal to save £500 million ($670 million) at the broadcaster.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledNew BBC director general Matt Brittin has outlined the first phase of his savings plan for the broadcaster, which includes cutting jobs, commissioning spend and already existing programs.
550 roles would be eliminated across the News, Nations and Content divisions by the start of 2027-28
the amount of money spent on commissioning programs and series would be reduced by by £80 million ($107 million)
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