CBS News Radio is set to cease operations as part of the latest round of cost-cutting measures, the network has revealed.
The outlet currently serves approximately 700 stations.
In a statement, CBS News President Tom Cibrowski and Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss said the move was unavoidable.
“While this was a necessary decision, it was not an easy one. A shift in radio station programming strategies, coupled with challenging economic realities, has made it impossible to continue the service,” they said. “We are sharing this announcement now to fulfill our commitments to our radio partners and affiliates, which require advance notice of the service’s conclusion.”
The CBS News Radio service launched 99 years ago. The network rose to prominence in World War II with Edward R. Murrow providing updates on the war effort from London. It was also known for its World News Roundup reports. That newscast is the longest-running newscast in the United States.
In December, CBS News Radio ended its World News Roundup Late Edition and Weekend Roundup. Those moves came after the network moved its distribution from Skyview Networks to Audacy’s Infinity Networks late last year.
Barrett Media has learned that CBS News Radio staffers were informed of the impending shutdown on Friday morning.
“Unfortunately, this decision means that all positions within the CBS News Radio team are being eliminated,” the memo said. “We understand how difficult this news is for our staff and their colleagues, who have worked side by side with us to cover some of the most significant stories of our time.”
The network’s final day of operations is currently scheduled for Friday, May 22nd.
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