ABC News eliminating 538 amid layoffs
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.
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