New York City, New York-based BuzzFeed, an internet media, news, and entertainment company focused on digital media, is conducting a 35% post-acquisition restructuring and reduction in force after its $120 million purchase on May 27, 2026.
The reduction will affect 180 employees across the BuzzFeed, HuffPost and Tasty media properties.
According to a company statement, “Today we are making important changes to BuzzFeed that are required to put our business on a path to profitable and sustainable growth. Four months ago, in our March earnings call, we stated a substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Fortunately, after that public announcement, Byron Allen quickly stepped in and made an investment of approximately 26 million dollars into BuzzFeed to stabilize, protect, and grow the company. We’ve been actively managing costs for some time, working through scenarios to save as many jobs as possible. Unfortunately, the elimination of certain roles is still required.”
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