Job losses expected as Fairfax begins operational radio review following MRN deal

FairfaxJobs losses are expected across Fairfax Radio Network and Macquarie Radio Network following confirmation of their merger today with a review of operations now underway.

Fairfax Radio managing director Adam Lang told staff in an email leaked to Mumbrella that the merger will see “some cost synergies and efficiencies to be achieved in some functions and duplicated roles”.

Staff briefings and a conference call were held today ahead of further consultations in the new year. The merger and sales process is expected to be completed by March.

Lang said the developments are “significant and fast-track our ongoing vision to become the number one information and entertainment radio network in Australia”.

The email confirmed 2UE, which will now operate in the same stable as 2GB, will “continue to operate as a News, Talk station” which will be “focused on growing audiences of, for example, John & Garry, Stuart Bocking, and George & Paul in their continued winning weekend position”.

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