Nine staff warned of job cuts - Mediaweek
Nine has begun consulting staff on potential job cuts within its Streaming and Broadcast division, days after holding its AGM.
www.mediaweek.com.auHere’s the latest I can share based on recent publicly reported coverage up to April 2026.
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Channel 9 (Nine Entertainment) has been undergoing ongoing cost-cutting and restructuring across its broadcasting and streaming arms, with multiple rounds of job reductions announced since late 2024 and continuing into 2025 and 2026. The most recent reporting indicates another wave targeting news and current affairs roles in Australia as part of broader efficiency efforts. This aligns with prior rounds that trimmed hundreds of roles across Nine’s portfolio over the past year and a half.[1][2][4]
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The current round is described by Nine as part of an operating-model overhaul to reduce duplication and boost cross-platform collaboration (Channel 9, 9Now, Stan). Unions and staff have raised concerns about workloads and journalistic quality, while the network emphasizes redeployment opportunities where possible.[4][1]
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Industry and media analysis point to these cuts as a response to continued declines in linear TV audiences and a tougher advertising market, with the company aiming for ongoing cost efficiencies through FY27. Several reports note that further reductions could follow as the integration of streaming and broadcast operations progresses.[2][1][4]
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Citations: Channel 9/Nine-related redundancies and restructure coverage cited from IBTimes Australia article () and related reporting on Nine’s broader cuts and operating-model changes (, ).