BBC staff protest planned technology job cuts during management call

BBC employees expressed frustration during a management call about plans to eliminate 110 roles in its Media Tech unit, Deadline reports. Some participants posted laughing-crying emojis as leaders discussed the cuts within the broadcaster’s wider savings program.

The unit supports iPlayer and other online services, making the changes relevant to the BBC’s digital operations. Deadline reports that further cuts are expected to be discussed at a staff town hall next week. The 110 positions are technology roles, not a confirmed count of newsroom job losses.

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