Media Layoffs: NBCUniversal Cuts 87 Jobs in California

PUBLISHED Aug 28, 2026, 9:39 AM ET

NBCUniversal Media filed a WARN Act notice with California authorities confirming the elimination of 87 roles at its Universal City facility, effective August 28, 2026. The job cuts primarily impact positions within the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sector at Building 1440. This filing forms part of a broader sequence of workforce reductions across the company's Universal City Plaza footprint, totaling 150 affected roles across four separate office locations. Under California's WARN Act, companies employing 75 or more workers must provide 60 days advance written notice prior to executing mass layoffs. The filing date of July 17 indicates employees were provided 42 days of advance notice before the effective separation date, typically covered by full pay and benefits. NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation, cited ongoing pressures across legacy media including subscriber shifts and economic headwinds. Impacted workers were directed to apply for state unemployment insurance through the EDD.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

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