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Reuters revamped - layoffs imminent
2003-10-15
Yes, this is old news, but it’s good to see change at Reuters. As a Reuters shareholder, I am delighted at the cost cuts at this money-losing division. As a private citizen, I am happy to hear that an American has been appointed head honcho of the Reuters news division.
Reuters Group PLC is shaking up its editorial department, The Financial Times reports on its Web site Monday. According to the report, the global head of news, Stephen Jukes, is leaving effective immediately, and more than a dozen other editors and managers will lose their jobs or be redeployed.
Or in Rooters style, "more than a dozen other 'editors' and 'managers' will 'lose their jobs'"...
Reuters declined to comment on the cost or the exact number of redundancies. The changes follow a decision to integrate management of news and data services, according to the report. David Schlesinger, the head of North American editorial operations, will become head of news, and the management structure beneath him will be simplified, the report said.
Posted by:Zhang Fei

#5  Another victory for our International Zionist-Lizardoid Media Conspiracy! Buwahhaaahhhaaaa!
Now we must shift our subversion and harrassment to lesser elements of the Idiotarian Axis. How about Al Guardian for starters?
Posted by: Anonymous   2003-10-15 8:21:49 PM  

#4  And here's the skinny on the new guy, David Schlesinger:
http://www.newsluminaries.com/schlesinger.htm

Uh oh, his email address is lefty@apple.com - no kidding. I hope he's left-handed... He was a founder of a UseNet NewsGroup and, well, you can find it on this page:
http://www.landfield.com/usenet/news.announce.newgroups/soc/soc.culture.tibet

I guess his stint in China made its mark...
Posted by: .com   2003-10-15 3:57:46 PM  

#3  Throw the bums out!
Posted by: Atrus   2003-10-15 12:59:02 PM  

#2  I guess Reuters wants to improve their 'profit'.
Posted by: mhw   2003-10-15 12:52:59 PM  

#1  "I'm sorry, Jennifer, but you're quote fired close quote."

"Jack, remember the quote Christmas party close quote? I'm going to quote sue your ass close quote."
Posted by: Matt   2003-10-15 12:50:19 PM  

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