Media Moves

BBC Northern Ireland plans to lay off at least 35

BBC plans to axe approximately 40 jobs as part of its cost-saving strategy.

In a statement, BBC Northern Ireland said:

“BBC Northern Ireland is proposing to close approximately 35-40 posts to contribute to its £2.3m savings and reinvestment plans. Efforts have been made to limit the effect of proposed changes on the scope and benefits of BBC services in Northern Ireland and local staff teams.”

BBC NI interim director Adam Smyth added:

“We have to find monies to maintain and develop our local presence on BBC iPlayer and to absorb cost pressures across different aspects of our work.

“Our concern in all of this will be to safeguard audience value and benefit and to remain mindful of the impact that this announcement will have on BBC staff in Northern Ireland.”

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Mariam Ahmed

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