Eight editorial jobs proposed to go from news website Stuff
New Zealand media company Stuff Digital has proposed cutting up to eight editorial roles as part of a restructuring plan. The local journalists' union, E tū, claims the actual impact on the workforce will be deeper, involving the consolidation of multiple positions.
Why it matters
The downsizing of newsrooms highlights ongoing financial pressures in the media industry and concerns regarding the quality and depth of local journalism.
<p>Stuff Digital has announced up to eight staff may go as it says it is investing with in-depth journalism and "specialist content areas" in its editorial team.</p> <p><b></b><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/766229/eight-editorial-jobs-on-the-line-at-news-website-stuff" target="_blank"><b></b></a>In a statement, the media company said it had begun consultation with some of its editorial team across its national newsrooms.</p> <p>Stuff said there were 300 employees across the group, and the proposal would directly affect a team of about 30.</p> <p>"Today Stuff Digital has begun consultation with some of its editorial team on a simplified structure across our national newsrooms which, if it proceeds, may result in a maximum net reduction of eight staff, from a total Stuff Group editorial headcount of more than 300.</p> <p>"The proposal is to invest in new roles in our In-Depth journalism team and in our specialist content areas," the company said.</p> <p>"As it has always done, Stuff will continue to reshape the business, invest…
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