New York Times cuts 530 distribution jobs

by Staff, Brand Republic 03-Dec-08, 08:55

NEW YORK - The New York Times Company is to cut 530 jobs and take a charge of up to $53m as it closes its City & Suburban distribution unit.

Closing the unit, which distributes the New York Times newspaper in the New York City area, will save the media firm about $30m a year.

The move is part of an effort to reduce the company's $1bn debt and it follows the slashing of its dividend payment by nearly 75%.

Reuters also reported that the New York Times Co might sell parts of the company to stave off the worst affects of the ensuing financial crisis.

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