NBC Sports Boston is the home of local Celtics broadcasts. The layoffs from NBC also spread to some of their regional sports networks. NBC Sports lays off almost all Golf Channel employees in Orlando. ... shut down professional sports and caused advertisers to cut spending. According to Chad Finn of The Boston Globe, NBC Sports Boston was also hit hard by the round of layoffs, releasing nearly 20 employees this week. Like @craigcalcaterra, I am now a free agent. ... NBC SPORTS … By Steve Berman Aug 4, 2020 42 ... and on Monday the unfortunate ramifications of the economic crisis hit NBC Sports Bay Area. At NBC Sports Chicago, a spokesman confirmed that hosts Leila Rahimi and Laurence Holmes were among the layoffs… by Calcaterra has been at NBC Sports for 11 years running Hardball Talk. Bad news out of Bethesda. Three of NBC regional sports networks were significantly affected, NBC Sports Bay Area, NBC Sports Boston and NBC Sports Chicago. Brandon Contes is BSM’s lead reporter for sports radio and television news. Confirming names, but hear in upwards of 20 people, including on-air and behind-the-scenes talent. Earlier today it was confirmed that Phillies broadcaster Gregg Murphy, NBC Sports Philly Director of Communications Maureen Quilter, and former The 700 Level founder Enrico Campitelli were part of the cuts. Veteran NBC10 anchor and reporter Denise Nakano will leave the Philadelphia station after 17 years. More departure announcements are coming out: Some tough news to share… #2020GoAway pic.twitter.com/lzV3TVNqhd, — Kelli Johnson (@KJohnsonNBCS) August 4, 2020, Some personal news. ... As part of across-the-board layoffs, NASCAR will downsize operations at Iowa Speedway, which will remain operational with help from Kansas Speedway. You can find him on Twitter @BrandonContes or reach him by email at Brandon.Contes@gmail.com. Today was my last day running CBT. Rahimi relocated to the Midwest to join NBC Sports Chicago in 2015, where she hosted White Sox pre and post, as well as Baseball Night in Chicago. NBCUniversal has begun a round of layoffs as the company grapples with the impact of coronavirus closures and shifts its media strategy. ... NBC sports anchor Sara Perlman also posted about the recent news. The company, which owns cable news networks MSNBC, NBC News, CNBC, as well as Hollywood studio, Universal Pictures and theme park, Universal … Chad Finn: NBC Sports Boston hit by massive layoffs NBC Sports Boston has been hit hard by a decision from parent company NBCUniversal to slash its digital and regional cable staffs the past two days. Massive layoffs: Will NBC shows even be a thing anymore? Superintendent Tom Taylor says there were about 18 layoffs approved at Tuesday's school board meeting. Michael Jenkins was an anchor with NBC Sports Washington for 16 years, but unfortunately his tenure with the network came to an end Monday. Everything’s okay though. Regional sports network NBC Sports Washington has reportedly laid off lots of on-air and off-air staff this week. It was a fun decade, and we did some really great things there, but COVID has come for me. NBC Sports Boston is the home of local Celtics broadcasts. NBC Sports Boston covers the Boston Celtics, New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins and new England Revolution. Copyright Barrett Sports Media © All rights reserved. Chad Finn of the Boston Globe reports it is going to be really bad at NBC Sports Boston too: NBC Sports has been making mass digital and regional layoffs the past two days, and they have hit NBC Sports Boston hard today. According to Chad Finn of The Boston Globe, NBC Sports Boston was also hit hard by the round of layoffs, releasing nearly 20 employees this week. Gambling related content is not intended for anyone under the age of 21. NBC Universal is currently restructuring the company’s operations, and with that news has comes a pair of announcements of longtime writers that they are no longer with the company. The RSN’s director of social engagement Dann Pedroza was let go after two and a half years with the network. The layoffs affect less than 10% of the company's employees, according to the Wall Street Journal, which cited unidentified people familiar with the matter. Layoffs Hit NBC Affiliates in Washington, D.C., and Chicago. The government said that 5.1 million Americans are continuing to receive state jobless benefits, down from 5.2 million in the previous week. Greg Couch It was those NBA broadcasts that were hit hardest by the layoffs. — Craig Calcaterra (@craigcalcaterra) August 3, 2020. Other NBCSBA employees impacted by the restructuring included senior director of communications Jay dela Cruz, who was laid off after a quarter century with the company. Ten years ago, NBC Sports took a shot on me when I was nothing more than a bartender with a blog. Layoffs Hit NBC Sports by Ryan Glasspiegel August 3, 2020, 2:35 pm updated August 4, 2020, 2:38 pm 1 Comment NBC Universal is currently restructuring the company’s operations , and with that news has comes a pair of announcements of longtime writers that they are no longer with the company. Bad news out of Bethesda. DISCLAIMER: This site is 100% for entertainment purposes only and does not involve real money betting. The popular Chicago sports personality can still be heard daily with his noon – 2pm radio show on The Score. I have ideas about the next thing, but I still have my radio show & pods. After that, some talent will be reassigned. 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Craig Calcaterra and Rob Dauster, who both spent about a decade writing Hardball Talk and College Basketball Talk, respectively, announced the news today: Some personal news: After 11+ years at NBC, @HardballTalk is officially no more and I'm out with it. Others will be released. NBCUniversal Weighs Significant Layoffs at Media, Entertainment Units ... NBC News and several entertainment cable channels. January 21, 2021, 12:48 pm, by Her show, The Daily Line, isn’t coming back, and she is … We've spoken with top Philadelphia sports figures about how they train, how they keep themselves healthy, and how they've coped with the challenges of the pandemic. Among those let go by the channel, sources said, are host Leila Rahimi and TV part-timer Laurence Holmes as NBCSCH is reducing its original programming, focusing on White Sox, … Former NBC Sports Philadelphia anchor Leila Rahimi was among those let … August 3, 2020, 2:35 pmupdated August 4, 2020, 2:38 pm Earlier today it was confirmed that Phillies broadcaster Gregg Murphy, NBC Sports Philly Director of Communications Maureen Quilter, and former The 700 Level founder Enrico Campitelli were part of the cuts. PARADISE, Calif. - More than a dozen Paradise Unified School teachers will soon be out of a job. I was laid off this morning. Sports anchor Kelli Johnson, whose career has spanned nearly 18 years with NBC Sports affiliates in Washington, Houston and San Francisco, was among those affected by the layoffs. Johnson joined NBCSBA in 2014 after past tenures with NBC Sports networks in Houston and DC. The board laid off four teachers it hired during the pandemic and knew the job would be … pic.twitter.com/gaNTNS54HU, — Michael Piff (@Mike_PiFF03) August 4, 2020. More Layoffs Announced at NBC Regional Sports Networks, MLB Network To Announce HOF Voting Results Live, NBA Ratings Up In 2021, But Not As Much As League Claims, Geoff Mason, Sports Video Group Set Up Mental Health Support For Members, Mark Kreigel Signs ESPN Contract Extension, Canadians Watching NBA, NHL In Record Numbers, New Hosts Will Only Succeed If ESPN Radio Shows Patience. Patriots Could Give Cam A Safety Blanket By Signing Delanie Walker, Phillies, Marlins Negative Tests Shows Sports Can Survive Without Bubble. Sources tell Crossing Broad that NBC Sports Philadelphia is laying off 17 employees as part of the round of national cuts taking place this week.. I feel like all of us did incredible work there that not a lot of other places were doing. — Rob Dauster (@RobDauster) August 3, 2020. Once, the network was poised to become, by a wide margin, the dominant sports-media entity in the Philadelphia area. Before OutKick, he wrote for Sports Illustrated and The Big Lead. Sam Amico Get the Daily Outkick and get smarter every day. NBCUniversal is the parent company of NBC News. The layoffs included those at regional sports networks and the national level. There were also multiple cuts on the digital side. Regional NBC Sports networks in Boston and Chicago also were hit with layoffs, according to reports. Sources tell Crossing Broad that NBC Sports Philadelphia is laying off 17 employees as part of the round of national cuts taking place this week.. It was those NBA broadcasts that were hit hardest by the layoffs. Abby Chin, Gary Tanguay among staffers let go in NBC Sports Boston layoffs Nearly 20 on-air and behind-the-scenes staffers at NBC Sports Boston were laid off Monday and Tuesday. by Updates soon, but you're not rid of my opinions just yet. Among those let go by the channel, sources said, are host Leila Rahimi and TV part-timer Laurence Holmes as NBCSCH is reducing its original programming, focusing on White Sox, … Update: Unfortunately, the news on NBC Sports layoffs has extended from Monday into Tuesday. It has been a brutal few months in digital sports media, as every company in America grapples with coronavirus — and it wasn’t exactly boom times in this industry before that. Gregg Murphy, who has roamed the stands at Citizens Bank Park as part of NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Phillies television crew since 2012, and longtime Eagles reporter Derrick Gunn were among those let go by the network this week as part of nationwide cuts by parent company NBC Universal. NBCUniversal Begins Layoffs Ahead of Another 2020 Reorganization ... the cuts, which will affect sports and cable ... when NBC Entertainment chairman … I want to thank @NBCSports for a hell of a ride and HBT readers for riding along. Longtime NBC marketing chief Len Fogge also departed after more than a decade at the company after his role was absorbed by NBC Sports Group CMO Jennifer Storms. NBC Sports Chicago continues layoffs in apparent shift away from written content The network's Cubs, White Sox and Blackhawks beat writers are all on the way out. As part of across-the-board layoffs Friday, NASCAR will downsize operations at Iowa Speedway, which will remain operational with help from Kansas Speedway. NBC Sports Boston covers the Boston Celtics, New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins and new England Revolution. NBC 5 Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern has more. Kelli Johnson out at NBC Sports Bay Area as layoffs hit network Anchor will finish out the baseball season with the regional cable channel. According to The Athletic, at least 17 employees have been let go from NBC Sports Bay Area. Among them were Phillies broadcaster Gregg Murphy, NBC Sports Philly Director of Communications Maureen Quilter, and former The 700 Level founder Enrico Campitelli. It's Men's Health Month at NBC Sports Philadelphia. By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. My ride's not over, though. Wide NBCUniversal cuts include Hardball Talk, College Basketball Talk and College Football Talk, plus layoffs at NBC RSNs It appears that NBC is shutting down many of its sport-specific digital sites. The move comes as NBC Universal laid off many across the nation. By The MixDex Team. NBC Sports Boston hit by massive layoffs from parent company. The site also reports that as a company, the NBC RSNs are moving away from sideline reporters. We did a fun & different #Bears shows. NBC Universal plans company-wide layoffs of less than 10% of 35,000-person staff Show Caption Hide Caption (CNN) – NBC Universal will make company wide layoffs … In addition to the Fox layoffs, Golf Channel will eliminate some jobs as part of its relocation from Orlando to NBC Sports’ Stamford, Conn., headquarters. The ruining of NBC Sports Philadelphia – the network probably still better known around here by its old name, Comcast SportsNet – is a story of corporate shortsightedness, missed opportunity, and a fundamental misunderstanding of Philadelphia sports fans. And college football writer Bryan Fischer: Like many of my colleagues at NBC Sports, I was given the ol pink slip today. https://t.co/xQF4qHOxcK. I feel horribly for my teammates who were also let go yesterday, nationwide & especially the wonderful crew here in Chicago. At least 20 employees at NBC10 Boston and NBC Sports Boston were reportedly laid off Tuesday as part of a nationwide effort to cut costs during the coronavirus pandemic. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Longtime NBC marketing chief Len Fogge also departed after more than a decade at the company after his role was absorbed by NBC Sports Group CMO Jennifer Storms. NASCAR TALK | NBC SPORTS NASCAR Select Driver. FOLLOW US Facebook Twitter Instagram NBC Sports Social Directory ©2021 NBC Universal. Two weeks ago, Variety reported NBCUniversal was bracing for layoffs and after the company’s digital department was hit Monday, more downsizing was announced for their TV brands Tuesday. Golf Channel has closed out studio operations at its now-former headquarters in Orlando as it finalizes the move to NBC Sports Group’s Stamford, Connecticut, facility. NBC Sports Chicago was also impacted by the company’s downsizing efforts, which unfortunately ended the tenures of Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi with the network, along with multiple behind-the-scenes employees. 1 Comment. NBC Sports Chicago continues layoffs in apparent shift away from written content The network's Cubs, White Sox and Blackhawks beat writers are all on the way out. The Globe reported the following on-air personalities have been let go from NBC Sports Boston, anchor Gary Tanguay, Bruins reporter Joe Haggerty, host Danielle Trotta, Celtics reporters Abby Chin and A. Sherrod Blakely. Check back all January for more. The Athletic also noted Brian Chen changed his Twitter bio to “free agent,” after working as NBCSBA’s creative and editorial manager. Sideline reporters will stay in place through the end of the NHL and NBA seasons. They treated me well and I am so proud to have worked for them. NBC Sports Chicago is scaling back its programming and laying off employees as part of cuts across parent company NBCUniversal, encompassing all of NBC Sports Group’s regional sports networks. NBCUniversal began massive layoffs Tuesday August 4, 2020, which will reportedly impact up to ten percent of the 35,000 team members across the country as part of the company’s larger restructuring of the entertainment division, and an internal investigation into toxic workplace allegations. — Chad Finn (@GlobeChadFinn) August 4, 2020. January 19, 2021, 4:16 pm, by The Globe reported the following on-air personalities have been let go from NBC Sports Boston, anchor Gary Tanguay, Bruins reporter Joe Haggerty, host Danielle Trotta, Celtics reporters Abby Chin and A. Sherrod Blakely. unemployment Oct 8, 2020 US Layoffs Still High, But So Is Skepticism on Jobless Data Some tough news to share… #2020GoAway pic.twitter.com/lzV3TVNqhd. January 20, 2021, 3:39 pm, by Former NBC Sports Philadelphia anchor Leila Rahimi was among those let … UPDATE: Sara Perlman of the show The Daily Line also announced that her time with NBC Sports has come to an end: Thank you for everything @NBCSports ♥️ pic.twitter.com/0aKRhQomWF, — Sara Perlman (@saraperlman) August 3, 2020. January 18, 2021, 6:40 pm. Greg Couch The layoffs affect less than 10% of the company's employees, according to the Wall Street Journal, which cited unidentified people familiar with the matter. Hopefully, Calcaterra and Dauster will land on their feet sooner than later. Kelli Johnson out at NBC Sports Bay Area as layoffs hit network Anchor will finish out the baseball season with the regional cable channel. Beloved long-time anchor Michael Jenkins was the first to break the news that he has been laid off on Monday. NBCUniversal is the parent company of NBC News. WBUR plans to lay off 29 people, eliminate seven unfilled positions and halt production of the sports program “Only A Game,” as the Boston University-affiliated nonprofit radio station grapples with “the economic fallout of the past several months,” CEO Margaret Low said Wednesday. Beloved long-time anchor Michael Jenkins was the first to break the news that he has been laid off on Monday. In 2014, the Phillies and then-Comcast announced a 25-year television contract worth $2.5 billion. Sam Amico Michael Jenkins was an anchor with NBC Sports Washington for 16 years, but unfortunately his tenure with the network came to an end Monday. The layoffs from NBC also spread to some of their regional sports networks. Ryan Glasspiegel grew up in Connecticut, graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison, and lives in Chicago. I have only good things to say about my time at @NBCSports. No on-air personnel were affected by today’s layoffs, according to insiders. The latest wave of layoffs at NBCUniversal is starting today, with about 5% of employees within the Frances Berwick-run business side of its Television & Streaming division set to depart. It's Men's Health Month at NBC Sports Philadelphia. An announcement is expected this week that the Ryder Cup will be postponed to next year, The Guardian reported Monday. [SBJ 6.22] Plus: Ryder Cup, NBA Draft, Stanley Cup Playoffs. Regional NBC Sports networks in Boston and Chicago also were hit with layoffs, according to reports. UPDATE: Crossing Broad reports that 17 employees were let go from NBC Sports Philadelphia. We've spoken with top Philadelphia sports figures about how they train, how they keep themselves healthy, … Other big names have been let go by the parent company. NBC Sports Chicago is scaling back its programming and laying off employees as part of cuts across parent company NBCUniversal, encompassing all of NBC Sports Group’s regional sports networks. The Chicago Tribune reports that NBC Sports Chicago is heavily scaling back on its original programming outside of airing Bulls, Blackhawks, and White Sox games — with that news, hosts host Leila Rahimi and Laurence Holmes are out, and the Chicago sportswriter roundtable talk show “Sports Talk Live” has been canceled. By Steve Berman Aug 4, 2020 42 ... and on Monday the unfortunate ramifications of the economic crisis hit NBC Sports Bay Area. NBC Sports Bay Area hit with a wave of layoffs. The layoffs likely will impact around 50 staffers, accounting for less than a 3% reduction in staff across the business units, according to a person familiar with the matter. Reductions are expected to … Ryan Glasspiegel The layoffs will be company wide, hitting broadcast and cable networks, as well as the movie studio and theme parks. After nearly two decades with NBC, Kelli Johnson announced she was informed her contract would not be renewed by the company, but will, however, stay on through the baseball season to cover the Giants in this unique year. The 17 NBC Sports Philadelphia layoffs essentially amount to 12% of its 140 employees. NBCUniversal has finalized previously announced plans to lay off almost of its Orlando based staff as the network prepares to relocate most of its operations to Connecticut.. Back in February, NBC Sports announced plans to consolidate Golf Channel operations in Connecticut in order to take advantage of …