McClatchy Cuts 90+ Journalists Across 17 Papers, Closing Out a Rough Summer for News Industry Layoffs
NewsData.io · United States · Sep 14, 2026
McClatchy has laid off more than 90 unionized journalists and media workers across 17 publications — roughly 30% of its NewsGuild-CWA unionized workforce — citing declining subscriber revenue. The Miami Herald alone lost 32 positions, including the full writing staff of El Nuevo Herald. The cuts extend a wave of media-sector layoffs this summer, with USA Today Co. and The Associated Press also reducing headcount. For staffing professionals, this represents a significant displacement of experienced journalism and content talent entering the broader labor market.
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