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CBS News' Jeff Glor Among Those Departing Amid Latest Round Of Paramount Global Layoffs

By Ted Johnson

CBS News' Jeff Glor Among Those Departing Amid Latest Round Of Paramount Global Layoffs

The Paramount Global round of layoffs today have impacted CBS News once again, with special correspondent and CBS Saturday Morning co-host Jeff Glor among those departing, according to two sources familiar with the cutbacks.

Glor was the anchor of CBS Evening News from 2017 to 2019. He has been with the network since 2007, having previously worked at WHDH-TV Boston.

CBS parent Paramount Global announced further cutbacks today as part of a goal of reducing its workforce by 15% and achieving $500 million in annual cost savings.

"Like the entire Media industry, we are working to accelerate streaming profitability while at the same time adjusting to the evolving landscape in our traditional businesses. In order to set Paramount up for continued success, we are taking these actions," George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy and Brian Robbins wrote in a memo this morning. "Days like today are never easy. It is difficult to say goodbye to valued colleagues, and to those departing, we are incredibly grateful for your countless contributions."

CBS News already has been through a round of cuts, and it has announced plans to overhaul CBS Evening News after the fall election. Norah O'Donnell, who succeeded Glor, is departing as anchor and will become a special correspondent, while the newscast will be co-anchored by John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois. Dickerson will continue his show on the CBS News 24/7 streaming service, and DuBois will continue to anchor on the CBS-owned station in New York.

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