ESPN to lay off 300 people

(CNBC) – ESPN is going through another round of layoffs.

CNBC obtained a memo in which ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro announced to staffers that roughly 300 people will be laid off as parent company Disney shifts to more direct-to-consumer streaming. The memo follows internal discussions about layoffs related to Covid-19.

ESPN will also part ways with some on-air talent once contracts expire.

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