{"id":276950,"date":"2025-11-11T05:17:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T05:17:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/276950\/"},"modified":"2025-11-11T05:17:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T05:17:09","slug":"nine-begins-job-cuts-in-streaming-and-broadcast-division","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/276950\/","title":{"rendered":"Nine begins job cuts in streaming and broadcast division"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Nine Entertainment has begun implementing its major streaming and broadcast restructure, with the first wave of redundancies impacting senior on-air and production staff across several markets, as part of the network\u2019s broader cost-saving program.<\/p>\n

Multiple sources have confirmed to Mediaweek that 9News Queensland sports reporter Jonathan Uptin will depart after his contract was not renewed. Uptin, a long-time fixture on Queensland television, has worked across several Nine markets throughout his broadcasting career.<\/p>\n

In Adelaide, Channel 9 newsreader Kate Collins was axed just days after fronting the station\u2019s annual Christmas Pageant coverage.<\/p>\n

A source told Mediaweek that Collins was \u201cblindsided\u201d by the decision and has been left \u201cheartbroken.\u201d Her departure has triggered local backlash, with FIVEAA\u2019s David Penberthy<\/a> criticising the move live on air.<\/p>\n

\"Kate<\/p>\n

Kate Collins<\/p>\n

\u201cA crap way to treat a good person\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI reckon the biggest story in Adelaide right now is the way poor old Kate Collins has been treated by Channel 9,\u201d Penberthy said on Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n

\u201cI mean treated by Channel 9 nationally. It\u2019s a classic example of the head office in Sydney treating us like you-know-what and as a result there\u2019s one fewer South Aussie on our TV screens.\u201d<\/p>\n

Penberthy slammed the handling of the cut while acknowledging the commercial pressures facing television in 2025.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe manner in which this was handled I think was appalling \u2013 apparently she only found out in the middle of the day yesterday,\u201d he said. \u201cI think this is P-I-double S weak \u2013 she\u2019s lovely, she\u2019s really smart, she\u2019s good at her job.<\/p>\n

\u201cPart of this is the commercial squeeze on commercial TV everywhere. Good luck to her and she\u2019ll land on her feet but a crap way to treat a good person.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Amber<\/p>\n

Amber Sherlock<\/p>\n

More changes expected<\/p>\n

Sources have also confirmed to Mediaweek that Amber Sherlock, Nine Sydney\u2019s weather presenter and anchor, has exited the network after a sudden absence from Monday evening\u2019s bulletin.<\/p>\n

Nine\u2019s restructure, announced earlier this year, is aimed at consolidating operations between its linear broadcast and streaming divisions to drive efficiency and strengthen digital delivery.<\/p>\n

50 roles expected to go across the Streaming and Broadcast division.<\/p>\n

The developments follow an internal email to staff this morning, sighted by Mediaweek<\/a>, in which Amanda Laing, managing director of Streaming and Broadcast, confirmed that Nine has been reviewing the division\u2019s operating model to \u201creduce duplication, drive greater collaboration and deliver commercial growth for the Nine Group.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile only some teams and individuals are impacted by this, I ask you to be cognisant and mindful of your colleagues as we navigate this change,\u201d Laing wrote.<\/p>\n

She said Nine\u2019s employee wellbeing partner Sonder remains available to support affected staff and confirmed the company would finalise the process \u201cas quickly as possible, whilst respecting the appropriate consultation process.\u201d<\/p>\n

A staff member told Mediaweek the timing had added to uncertainty: \u201cIt couldn\u2019t have come at a worse time given we\u2019re so close to Christmas. Everyone is freaking out.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Nine\u2019s response<\/p>\n

In a statement to Mediaweek, a Nine spokesperson said the restructure is designed to streamline the Streaming and Broadcast division by aligning Stan, Channel 9 and 9Now more closely.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe new operating model brings together teams across Stan, Channel 9 and 9Now. It is designed to reduce duplication, drive greater collaboration and deliver commercial growth for Nine, while working to offset the challenging external advertising market,\u201d the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur primary focus during the consultation is supporting these team members through access to our employee wellbeing provider, as well as exploring redeployment opportunities within the broader Nine Group.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mediaweek has contacted Nine for further comment.<\/p>\n

Main image: Kate Collins, Jonathan Uptin, and Amber Sherlock<\/p>\n

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