BuzzFeed Layoffs

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3
Layoff rounds
360
Employees laid off
Post-IPO
Funding stage
$696M
Total raised

BuzzFeed has 3 publicly reported layoff rounds on record between December 6, 2022 and February 21, 2024. A total of about 360 employees were affected across these rounds.

Layoff history

February 21, 2024
BuzzFeed cut 16% of its workforce
16% of workforce Location New York City

BuzzFeed disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its New York City operations in February 21, 2024.

Source: variety.com

April 20, 2023
BuzzFeed cut 180 employees (15% of staff)
180 laid off 15% of workforce Location New York City

BuzzFeed disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its New York City operations in April 20, 2023. Approximately 180 roles were eliminated.

Source: variety.com

December 6, 2022
BuzzFeed cut 180 employees (12% of staff)
180 laid off 12% of workforce Location New York City

BuzzFeed disclosed a workforce reduction affecting its New York City operations in December 6, 2022. Approximately 180 roles were eliminated.

Source: variety.com

Data for BuzzFeed is compiled from public WARN Act filings and reporting linked above. See our methodology.