ESPN will lay off 300 people as Disney restructures its media and entertainment businesses

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CNBC / Jabari Young and Alex Sherman / Nov 5, 2020

ESPN employs nearly 6,000 people worldwide. The layoffs are a result of parent company Disney’s shift to streaming this year. —

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