American news networks CNN and NBC plan to lay off employees, CNBC reports, citing people familiar with the matter. CNN plans to lay off hundreds of employees to refocus the business around a global digital audience. At NBC News, the exact number is not known, but the layoffs will be well under 50.

CNN and NBC News are readying plans for pink slips, which could begin flying in newsrooms as soon as Thursday. This article, CNN, NBC News planning post-inauguration layoffs, was first published at The Desk.

CNN is expected to lay off about 200 of its employees, or 6% of its workforce, in part of a shift toward a more digital-oriented future

CNN on Thursday confirmed reports that it would be cutting hundreds of jobs. The network also plans to move Wolf Blitzer into Jim Acosta’s spot.

CNN is expected to unveil significant staffing cuts as soon as Thursday, according to three people familiar with the matter, as CEO Mark Thompson continues to plot a new emphasis on digital content. A CNN spokesperson could not be reached for immediate comment.