Walt Disney Co.’s ESPN is laying off about 100 employees, including on-air talent, a person familiar with the matter said, as it further looks to cut costs amid challenging times in the pay-TV business. The layoffs are expected this week and will affect a range of roles, from anchors to analysts, the company said. A handful of new jobs will be posted. ESPN has approximately 8,000 employees including 1,000 in editorial roles.

Source: Wall Street Journal April 26, 2017 14:37 UTC