Spotify to Cut 200 Jobs in Podcast Division, Merge Gimlet and Parcast Studios.
TL;DR
Spotify is cutting around 200 jobs, or about 2% of its workforce, in its podcast division. The company will merge Parcast and Gimlet into a single Spotify Studios division, which will join The Ringer in producing Spotify originals. The move comes as Spotify aims to expand its partnership efforts with leading podcasters from across the globe with a tailored approach optimized for each show and creator.
- Spotify to Slash Podcast Workforce, Combine Parcast and Gimlet Studios in New Round of Cuts Hollywood Reporter
- Spotify lays off 200 employees, or about 2% of its workforce CNBC
- Spotify Laying Off 200 Employees in Its Podcast Division Variety
- Spotify Cutting 200 Jobs, Combining Gimlet And Parcast In “Fundamental Pivot” Of Podcast Operations Deadline
- Spotify will cut 200 jobs in its podcast unit TechCrunch
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