Job fears in Kerrang radio station shake-up
A major shake-up is under way at Birmingham-based radio station Kerrang! which could see some of its presenters caught up in the latest round of redundancies.
The alternative music station, which employs 43 people, is understood to be in consultations to make eight full-time staff members redundant as well as a number of freelancers and contract staff.
The final tally of positions going could be between 15 and 20 roles – almost half the station’s staff.
Although Kerrang! gave no details about who was involved, it is believed the redundancies could also include presenters and it is likely a new line-up and schedule will be brought out shortly.
The station said it was carrying out the restructure to help the station “meet its long-term potential”.
A Kerrang! spokeswoman said: “We are extremely proud of Kerrang! which is celebrating its fifth birthday and was last month named the Sony Station of the Year 2009.
“However, the current challenging economic climate means we are proposing to reshape the team at Kerrang! Radio to meet its long-term potential.
“We are currently discussing these proposals with staff and until this process has concluded there will be no further comment.”
