At Least 50 Local TV Meteorologists Across the Country Were Just Laid Off — Here’s Why

Local meteorologists who belong to 27 news stations under the Allen Media Group are now facing layoffs.

Allen Media, which acquired The Weather Channel for $300 million in March 2018, said in a press release that the company is rolling out a “groundbreaking” new format for local weather news that will be produced at The Weather Channel’s headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. The newly-created hub will send a feed of weather forecasts and updates to local stations and be led by a 20-year veteran of The Weather Channel, meteorologist Carl Parker.

A person familiar with the matter told CNN Business on Tuesday that the transition will result in at least 50 local

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