Media Jobs Face Steep Decline in 2022
- News outlets have cut nearly 2,700 jobs in 2022, the highest number since 2020
- Cuts happening at major outlets like Condé Nast, Washington Post, Vox Media amid challenging business climate
- Drop in social media traffic and advertising revenue hurting publishers
- Job losses contribute to growth of news deserts across U.S.
- Fewer journalists to hold politicians accountable and keep electorate informed, damaging democracy