Newly-installed Daily Beast boss Joanna Coles is making significant changes at the news site, including attempting to hire Brian Stelter and offering voluntary buyouts to 37 unionized staffers as part of cost-saving measures.
Key Points
Joanna Coles attempting to hire Brian Stelter for media coverage role
Offering voluntary buyouts to unionized staffers for cost savings
Plans to reduce spending and grow revenue to ensure financial sustainability
Pros
Cost-saving measures to put the company in a healthy financial position
Bringing in new talent to revitalize media coverage
Cons
Job cuts and layoffs expected to impact a significant portion of the staff
Uncertainty and anxiety among employees due to restructuring