Audacy Cuts 300 Jobs Across Multiple Markets Following Bankruptcy Exit

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March 10, 2025 at 04:41 AM

Audacy, recently emerged from bankruptcy, has initiated substantial cost-cutting measures by laying off approximately 300 employees across various departments and locations.

The layoffs affect both local and national staff, including prominent on-air talent from major stations:

WCBS-FM (New York City)
WMJX (Boston)
WCCO (Minneapolis)
WOGL (Philadelphia)
WSMW (Greensboro)
WOMC (Detroit)
BetMGM Network

Notable departures include:

Elista Hathaway (WBZZ Pittsburgh)
Glenn Anderson (WDOK Cleveland)
Annie Leamy (WCBS-FM New York)
David O'Leary (WMJX Boston)
Henry Lake and Chris Tubbs (WCCO Minneapolis)
Trey Morgan (WOGL Philadelphia)
Charley McCain (WSMW Greensboro)
Aricka McCauley (WOMC Detroit)

Audacy employees during mass layoffs meeting

In St. Louis, WHHL's entire staff was terminated as the station transitions from hip-hop to sports format.

Recent executive changes include:

CEO David Field's departure after 27 years
Kelli Turner's appointment as interim president and CEO
CFO Rich Schmaeling's resignation (position remains unfilled)

An Audacy spokesperson stated these reductions aim to "ensure a strong and resilient future" and maintain competitiveness in the evolving media landscape while continuing to serve listeners and advertisers effectively.