DisneyLayoffs have already hit marketing, Pixar, ABC News and ESPN, but there may be more to come; here's the 'smaller team' memo reportedly sent by a top exec

What this means for your job search: Expect increased competition and potentially longer hiring timelines, particularly within large media and entertainment companies undergoing restructuring. Candidates should emphasize skills in efficiency, cost-saving technologies, and adaptability to new organizational structures and priorities. The Walt Disney Company is preparing to restructure its extensive television operations, which may lead to layoffs. This overhaul is part of a larger initiative to streamline its corporate structure under new CEO Josh D’Amaro. As part of the changes, Disney's legal division is also expected to face job cuts. The reorganization aims to unify production teams in response to changing consumer viewing habits.