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Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
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ABC News eliminating 538 amid layoffs
ABC News Group is eliminating its political arm, 538, which specializes in polling, surveys and data, amid wider layoffs at the Walt Disney parent company, according to information obtained by The Hill. The layoffs are expected to impact 200 employees which represents under 6 percent of the staff at the company and Disney Entertainment Networks unit. Fifteen employees at 538 will be let go. The Wall Street Journal first reported the reductions. The move is a part of broader consolidation efforts that include changes to ABC's on air programming, sources told The Hill. The network's '20/20' and 'Nightline' shows are set to be merged into one broadcast segment while the 'Good Morning America' production team will be shaved down into management overseen by one person, Simone Swink. Seni Tienabeso was named to the new role of VP, ABC News Live and some specialized units ABC cut approximately 75 jobs last fall under the leadership of Almin Karamehmedovic who was named president of the network in August of last year. Disney Entertainment Networks will also face workforce reductions amid low ratings, the sources said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
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Disney to Cut Nearly 200 Jobs Across News and Entertainment, ABC News Hit Hard
ABC News Group and Disney Entertainment Networks are laying off just under 200 employees, or roughly 6% of staff, across news and entertainment starting on Wednesday, TheWrap has learned. A majority of these cuts come from ABC News, where its employees are largely based in New York. In line with the changes, ABC News Studios, '20/20,' 'Nightline' and 'Impact x Nightline' now fall under one leadership structure. ABC News' digital editorial and social teams are similarly now integrated within the news gathering, shows and owned stations units. Additionally, the 'Good Morning America'-branded shows have been consolidated into one under Simone Swink, while Seni Tienabeso was named VP of ABC News Live. TheWrap has reached out to Disney and ABC News for comment. The ABC News layoffs are just the latest in a rocky start for media jobs in 2025. Scripps also underwent cuts this week, while Indiewire let go of three top editors last month, Forbes cut 5% of its staff in late January and Vox was recently hit by its third round of reductions in just two months. The Washington Post and the Huffington Post also let go of employees last month. In October, Disney laid off about 75 employees from ABC News and its eight ABC Owned Television Stations in another effort to cut costs. Oliver Darcy's Status newsletter was first to report the cuts were taking place this week. The post Disney to Cut Nearly 200 Jobs Across News and Entertainment, ABC News Hit Hard appeared first on TheWrap.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
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ABC News Names Seni Tienabeso VP, ABC News Live
Seni Tienabeso has been promoted to vice president of ABC News Live, the Disney news' unit's live-streaming operation, and will also oversee ABC News' medical and climate units while reporting to ABC News President Almin Karamehmedovic. Tienabeso will lead all aspects of ABC News Live, including resource and talent management, content development and programming. He will also collaborate with ABC's television stations, ensuring effective. More from Variety Elizabeth Nissen, Veteran ABC News Correspondent, Dies at 71 ABC News Plans 'SoCal Strong' Coverage, Fundraising for California Wildfire Victims ABC News Names Dr. Tara Narula Chief Medical Correspondent 'Seni is one of the most talented, hard-working journalists in the industry who has a natural instinct for creative storytelling and impactful reporting,' said Karamehmedovic, in a prepared statement. Prior to this role, Tienabeso was the first executive director of ABC News Live, helping manage the streaming news channel, which streamed more than 600 million hours in 2024. Before that, he was executive producer of ABC News Live's primetime programming, and helped create and manage the service's 'ABC News Live Prime,' anchored by Linsey Davis. Among the recent moves he has managed is enlisting some of the weekend anchors from 'Good Morning America' to take part in presenting live- news programs on ABC News Live. Tienabeso started his career at ABC News in 2007, and previously worked as a producer at ABC's News One affiliate service ,a producer for ABC News based in Miami, and a senior producer at 'World News Tonight.' He has taken part in reporting on consequential news stories including several presidentia elections, natural disasters, the 2014 Israeli-Hamas war, the Boston Marathon terrorist attack, the earthquake in Haiti, and the Chilean miner rescue. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
Yahoo
24-02-2025
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Seni Tienabeso Promoted To Vice President Of ABC News Live And Specialized Units
Seni Tienabeso has been promoted to vice president of ABC News Live and specialized units based in New York. Tienabeso will lead the network's 24/7 streaming channel and oversee ABC News' business, medical and climate units. He also will collaborate with ABC-owned stations. He will report to Almin Karamehmedovic, the president of the news division. More from Deadline Donald Trump Selects Radio And Podcast Host Dan Bongino As Deputy Director Of The FBI MSNBC To Drop Joy Reid From Primetime Lineup; 'The Weekend' Anchors And Jen Psaki Eyed For Nighttime Slots Kamala Harris Takes Swipes At Trump, Elon Musk At NAACP Image Awards; Decries "Shadows Gathering Over Our Democracy" Karamehmedovic said that Tienabeso 'is one of the most talented, hard working journalists in the industry who has a natural instinct for creative storytelling an impactful reporting.' Tienabeso previously was executive director of ABC News Live and, before that, EP of the streaming channel's primetime programming. That included creating the signature news program Prime with Linsey Davis. Tienabeso started at ABC News in 2007, and also served as senior producer on World News Tonight with David Muir. He has covered several presidential elections, the 2014 Israel-Hamas war, the Boston Marathon terrorist attack, the Haiti earthquake and the Chilean miner rescue. Best of Deadline Who Is The Mysterious Caller In 'The White Lotus' Season 3 Episode 2? 'The White Lotus' Season 3 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Arrive On Max? 'The White Lotus' Season 3: Everything We Know About The Cast, Premiere Date & More
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Business
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Seni Tienabeso Promoted to ABC News Live Vice President
Seni Tienabeso has been promoted to vice president of ABC News Live and specialized units based in New York. In his new role, Tienabeso will lead the 24/7 streaming news channel's strategy, management and editorial direction, overseeing resource and talent management, content development and programming. He will also lead ABC News' business, medical and climate units and collaborate with ABC Owned Television Stations. Tienabeso will report directly to ABC News president Almin Karamehmedovic. 'Seni is one of the most talented, hard-working journalists in the industry who has a natural instinct for creative storytelling and impactful reporting,' Karamehmedovic said in a Monday statement. 'He will be instrumental in leading ABC News Live as America's No. 1 streaming news channel and elevating our specialized units to cover issues that help inform our audience during this consequential time.' Prior to his new role, Tienabeso was the first-ever executive director of ABC News Live, which has grown to over 600 million hours streamed in 2024 and earned Emmy and duPont-Columbia Award wins. Before that, he was executive producer of ABC News Live's primetime programming, including creating and leading ABC News Live's 'Prime With Linsey Davis.' Tienabeso started at ABC News in 2007 and his risen through the ranks from a producer at ABC NewsOne's affiliate service to a producer at ABC News based in Miami. He was also a senior producer at 'World News Tonight With David Muir,' where he led foreign and social justice stories and anchor-produced the show when on the road. He has reported from six continents and 45 states on some of the biggest stories in recent history, including several presidential elections, natural disasters, the Israel-Hamas war, the Boston Marathon terrorist attack, the earthquake in Haiti and the Chilean miner rescue. The post Seni Tienabeso Promoted to ABC News Live Vice President appeared first on TheWrap.
