Less than half the lost jobs will be in the AP’s news division, the wire service’s president, Daisy Veerasingham, said in an email to staff.

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The AP will reduce its workforce by 8% through a combination of voluntary buyout offers and layoffs, according to CEO Daisy Veerasingham.

The Associated Press on Monday told staff it plans to reduce its staff count through layoffs and voluntary buyouts to invest further in efforts that will help modernize the brand. Why it matters: AP is a not-for-profit agency,