KQED, the Bay Area’s flagship public media outlet, announced sweeping layoffs this week that will eliminate 45 positions or 15% of its workforce.
Among the hardest-hit departments is the entire video division, including the award-winning science series “Deep Look,” the station confirmed in a public statement released Tuesday, July 15, shortly after a Chronicle report. Cuts will also affect KQED’s education, IT and human resources teams.
The Chronicle first learned of the news from a KQED employee who spoke on the record under anonymity due to fears of professional repercussions…