How many people has Paramount laid off?

Paramount has laid off a total of 4,300 employees across 3 reported layoff rounds. The first tracked event was in February 2024 and the most recent was in February 2026.

Is Paramount still hiring?

While Paramount has conducted layoffs, many large companies continue to hire in certain divisions even during restructuring periods. We recommend checking the Paramount careers page directly and browsing our job board for current openings.

What should I do if I was laid off from Paramount?

File for unemployment benefits immediately, review your severance agreement, and update your resume. Use our free Resume Builder to create an ATS-optimized resume, check market rates with our Salary Calculator, and explore open positions on our job board. Networking with former colleagues is also valuable — many find new roles through referrals within 3-6 months.

Paramount Layoffs

Paramount has laid off 4,300 employees across 3 rounds since 2024.

4,300

Total Laid Off

Rounds

Media

Industry

Feb 2026

Most Recent

Layoff Timeline

February 10, 2026

1,500 employees(12% of workforce)

Paramount cut another 1,500 employees as the post-Skydance merger integration eliminated redundant divisions.

September 24, 2024

2,000 employees(15% of workforce)

Paramount cut about 15% of its U.S. workforce ahead of its merger with Skydance Media.

February 28, 2024

800 employees(3% of workforce)

Paramount Global cut about 800 employees as the media conglomerate sought a merger partner.

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Paramount Layoffs

Paramount has laid off 4,300 employees across 3 rounds since 2024.

4,300

Total Laid Off

Rounds

Media

Industry

Feb 2026

Most Recent

Layoff Timeline

February 10, 2026

1,500 employees(12% of workforce)

Paramount cut another 1,500 employees as the post-Skydance merger integration eliminated redundant divisions.

September 24, 2024

2,000 employees(15% of workforce)

Paramount cut about 15% of its U.S. workforce ahead of its merger with Skydance Media.

February 28, 2024

800 employees(3% of workforce)

Paramount Global cut about 800 employees as the media conglomerate sought a merger partner.

Were you affected? Here’s what to do next.

Update Your Resume

Free ATS-optimized resume builder

Check Market Rates

Know your worth before negotiating

Browse Open Jobs

Thousands of active listings

Paramount Layoffs

Layoff Timeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Paramount Layoffs

Layoff Timeline

Were you affected? Here’s what to do next.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related job searches