ESPN Eliminating 150 Studio, Production Jobs In Latest Cuts

By PAT EATON-ROBBAP Sports Writer
BRISTOL, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – ESPN says it is eliminating 150 studio and production employees as the sports broadcasting giant continues to shift its focus to a more digital future.
The company says the layoffs, which were announced Wednesday morning in a memo to employees, don’t include on-air talent and will have a minimal impact on the network’s signature SportsCenter news program.
The company says it will grow its business in se