Hollywood Writer Job Losses Hit Record Low
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A new Writers Guild of America (WGA) report reveals a significant drop in television writing jobs for the 2023-24 season, totaling a 42% decline from the previous year. The biggest losses were at the highest levels (co-executive producer and above), with a 40% decrease. The WGA attributes this to declining cable subscriptions, the pullback in streaming, and studios' reluctance to negotiate fair deals, which shortened the season. The report also notes a 15% decrease in screenwriter jobs and a 6% drop in earnings for film writers.
A new Writers Guild of America (WGA) report reveals a significant drop in television writing jobs for the 2023-24 season, totaling a 42% decline from the previous year. The biggest losses were at the highest levels (co-executive producer and above), with a 40% decrease. The WGA attributes this to declining cable subscriptions, the pullback in streaming, and studios' reluctance to negotiate fair deals, which shortened the season. The report also notes a 15% decrease in screenwriter jobs and a 6% drop in earnings for film writers.
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