CNN will cut 6% of its current workforce as part of CEO Mark Thompson ‘s continuing efforts to build up the Warner Bros. Discovery outlet’s digital and broadband acumen as the audience flocking to its flagship cable network continues to wane. Many of his plans, telegraphed in a series of memos over recent months, have been expected.

After months of speculation, CNN cut 6% of its TV news staff, while continuing to add talent focused on digital products. Expect more shifts like this for TV news.

US news network CNN will shed six percent of staff, some 200 people, the outlet said Thursday as it embarks on a major shakeup of staffing and programing amid a deluge of political news.