Unsubstantiated Rumors: Hearst Edition

We hear that there were massive layoffs at Seventeen‘s production department last week. We also hear that at a meeting with Hearst production directors this morning, execs announced they were eliminating all production positions company-wide starting in 2008.

The recent job cut massacre at the Hearst-owned San Francisco Chronicle makes us think that this story isn’t as outlandish as it sounds.

Anyone have additional info?

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