Vox Cuts Four Jobs in First Restructuring Under Murdoch
Vox.com laid off four employees in its first restructuring under James Murdoch’s ownership. The changes support renewed editorial priorities, Swati Sharma said.
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Vox.com cut four employees on Thursday afternoon during its first restructuring under James Murdoch. Murdoch's investment firm acquired the outlet in a deal valued at more than $300 million. The reductions signal a strategic pivot toward everyday economics and power dynamics.
Editor-in-Chief Swati Sharma informed staff of the departures via an internal memo on Thursday afternoon. Sharma stated the changes aim to identify growth opportunities across multiple digital platforms.
