Disney is laying off just under 200 staffers across its TV and ABC News operations, the latest in a series of cuts to its employment base as it navigates more difficult terrain for media companies. The reductions account for nearly 6% of staff across the two business operations according to a person familiar with the

ABC News and Walt Disney Co. entertainment networks are being hit with a 6% reduction in staff amid shrinking ratings and revenues for traditional television. Workers were told of the cuts Wednesday.

The Walt Disney Co. is slashing just under 200 jobs at ABC News and at its Disney Entertainment Networks division as the traditional TV business continues to face economic headwinds, a source familiar with the decision tells The Hollywood Reporter. The cuts represented about 6% of the division’s workforce.