Nine staff warned of job cuts - Mediaweek
Nine has begun consulting staff on potential job cuts within its Streaming and Broadcast division, days after holding its AGM.
www.mediaweek.com.auHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting.
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Channel Nine (Nine Network, Australia) has announced a new wave of redundancies in its streaming and broadcast divisions, with up to about 20 roles targeted in the first tranche of a broader restructure. Staff were warned that further job losses are likely as the network continues the operational overhaul. This follows previous cuts in late 2025 as part of a wider efficiency drive across broadcast and streaming groups.
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The restructuring is described by Nine as a move to streamline operations, reduce duplication, and boost collaboration across platforms including Stan, Channel 9, and 9Now, while adjusting to a tougher advertising market. Unions have raised concerns about workload and journalistic coverage quality.
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Industry coverage indicates this is part of a longer-term transformation, with additional rounds expected as Nine seeks to align its news, sports, and digital operations with multi-platform delivery. Earlier reports noted about 50 jobs cut in a prior round (late 2025), and Nine has signalled ongoing cost-efficiency targets through FY27.
If you’d like, I can pull more precise details (exact roles affected, locations, timelines) and provide a concise timeline or a comparison to previous rounds. Would you prefer a quick summary, a timeline, or a side-by-side impact table?