Daily Echo journalists facing redundancy as Newsquest plans restructuring
Four members of the editorial staff are at risk of losing their jobs as publisher seeks to make up for 'additional efficiency savings'
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A proposed restructure at Newsquest Bournemouth title the
Daily Echo
could see four members of the editorial staff lose their jobs.
In a written announcement seen by Journalism.co.uk – from Newsquest Dorset's managing director Vincent Boni to staff – the company claims to be facing "significant shortfalls in revenue in key categories" and consequently needs to identify "additional efficiency savings".
As a result the company has proposed a restructuring and redundancies.
The four job cuts proposed by Newsquest put seven members of staff at risk of redundancy. Two more positions are at risk within the newspaper sales and promotions staff.
It is understood that the proposed restructure follows a number of redundancies already announced within Newsquest Dorset last year, when subbing operations were moved to Weymouth.
"Continuing the review of the Newsquest Dorset operations, certain areas have been highlighted where potential efficiencies could be made," the announcement says.
"The company is therefore proposing to restructure and reduce staffing levels."
Under the restructure, head of content and new media Andy Martin will become assistant editor, creating a vacancy for his current role for either the deputy or assistant head of content and new media. As a result both of these roles will be at risk of redundancy.
Other posts under threat include the chief librarian and three multimedia sports reporters who will need to compete for two remaining roles.
A 30-day consultation has now been launched and will run until 1 April. It has also been proposed that voluntary redundancy be offered for those affected by the changes before any selection process takes place.
"All personnel affected will have the opportunity to apply for the roles within their own areas, together with applying for any internal role that is currently open," Boni adds.
Boni was unavailable for comment at the time of writing.
