Imaging recource: National Geographic lays off 9% of its staff, including editorial positions

    National Geographic confirmed today that 180 employees are being laid off. This layoff amounts to 9% of the company's workforce. 21st Century Fox acquired a controlling stake in NatGeo less than two months ago for $725 million. While details are scarce, former National Geographic photo editor Sherry L. Brukbacher confirmed via Twitter that she had been among those let go. This suggests that the cuts aren't limited just to ad sales, accounting and the like -- positions in which you would expect there to be some overlap with 21st...
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