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The move comes as the company adapts to shifting content trends and economic headwinds.
Mediacorp has announced staffing changes that will see 93 roles made redundant, representing slightly over 3% of its total workforce, as the company responds to the fast-evolving media landscape and prevailing economic uncertainty, according to its media release.
In a media release on Monday (1 September 2025), the company cited transformations made in the media environment in recent years, with short-form, mobile-first, and social-driven formats overtaking traditional long-form content. At the same time, clients now demand more agile, tailored campaigns with measurable outcomes, delivered seamlessly across platforms.
"These industry trends are set against the backdrop of an increasingly uncertain economic and commercial landscape. Global macroeconomic pressures – such as inflation, trade disruptions, and market volatility – have added further complexity," the release continued.
To adapt, the company has been reallocating resources to formats and platforms with stronger growth prospects, investing in new creative and operational capabilities, and building access to emerging talent and skills needed for the future of content creation. It has also implemented process improvements and cost-saving initiatives in a bid to preserve jobs.
However, Mediacorp said the pace of change now requires further measures to ensure long-term sustainability.
Staff affected by the redundancies will have until the end of September to apply for other roles within the organisation. If no placement is secured, their final day of employment will be 30 September 2025.
Tham Loke Kheng, CEO of Mediacorp said: "We are deeply grateful to our colleagues for their contributions, and our priority at this point is to ensure that those affected are supported with care, humility, and dignity during this transition."
Affected employees will receive severance pay of one month per year of service, capped at 25 months or S$250,000, depending on length of service, salary, and seniority. They will also be provided with a training grant to support skills upgrading, job-matching services and career guidance through NTUC’s e2i, and access to Mediacorp’s wellbeing support programme for up to one year.
Union support
In a statement to the media on Monday, the Singapore Union of Broadcasting Employees (SUBE), an NTUC-affiliated union, said it was informed in advance of the changes, adding that it will work with NTUC’s Infocomm and Media Cluster unions, as well as the wider labour movement, to extend additional support to affected staff.
Cited in the statement, Desmond Choo, Deputy Secretary-General of NTUC and Advisor to SUBE, acknowledged the media industry is undergoing significant changes driven by technological advancements and shifting audience habits. He added that SUBE is committed to supporting members during this transition, highlighting that NTUC’s affiliated unions and the upcoming job fair with Mediacorp and NTUC’s e2i will help connect affected workers with potential employers.
"We will provide access to employability guidance and career support, including coaching and pathways to new employment opportunities," DSG Choo added.
In similar news, several other companies in Singapore have also announced major movements over the past few days, including Cathay Cineplexes, Prive Group, and Hotel Miramar.
In a recent Instagram post, Cathay Cineplexes said it has been placed into provisional liquidation following a director’s resolution on 1 September 2025. Messrs Tan Kim Han and Luke Furler of Quantuma (Singapore) have been appointed as joint and several provisional liquidators. As a result, Cathay Cineplexes Pte Ltd has ceased operations with immediate effect.
Separately, a media report by The Straits Times, stated that The Prive Group has closed all five of its upmarket restaurants, effective 31 August. Two Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) outlets under the brand have been taken over by Commonwealth Concepts, which will continue operating the Empress restaurant, in a move that seeks to retain jobs for existing staff.
The closures come amid a challenging environment for Singapore’s food and beverage sector, with high operating costs, manpower shortages, and shifting consumer spending habits. As reported by The Straits Times, as of August 2025, 1,724 food businesses have shut down, affecting casual, upmarket, and fine-dining outlets, including Michelin-starred restaurants and popular chains.
Lastly, CNA on Friday reported that Hotel Miramar Singapore will cease operations by the end of October 2025, affecting 108 employees. The decision followed a review of the hotel’s long-term business outlook. In a joint statement cited in the article, the company and the Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union said affected staff will be supported with assistance programmes to help them secure new job opportunities.
Human Resources Online has reached out to the three companies mentioned and will provide updates once responses are received.
Lead image / Singapore Media Academy
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