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YouTube quietly launches exit program for US workers — is a mass layoff coming?
Global Desk | October 31, 2025 4:00 AM CST

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YouTube has initiated a voluntary exit program for its U.S. staff, offering severance packages. Concurrently, the company is restructuring its product teams into three distinct organizations: Subscription Products, Viewer Products, and Creator & Community Products, all reporting directly to CEO Neal Mohan. These changes aim to streamline operations without eliminating any roles.

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YouTube has rolled out a new “voluntary exit program” for its U.S.-based employees, offering severance packages as part of a larger internal restructuring. The move was confirmed by the company after CEO Neal Mohan outlined major changes to product teams in an internal memo.

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What does YouTube’s reorganization involve?


In an internal memo, CEO Neal Mohan revealed that YouTube’s product teams are being restructured into three core organizations, “Subscription Products,” “Viewer Products,” and “Creator & Community Products.” Each division will now report directly to Mohan, aligning efforts to strengthen user experience and creator engagement.

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How are the new teams divided?

The Subscription Products team will oversee offerings like YouTube Music, Premium, and OTT services. The Viewer Products division will focus on the viewing experience across YouTube, Kids, Learning, and Trust & Safety. Meanwhile, the Creator & Community Products team will enhance tools for creators and community building.

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The restructuring aligns with Alphabet’s strong third-quarter results, with YouTube’s ad revenue reaching $10.26 billion, a 15% jump year over year. While the company confirmed no job eliminations, the voluntary exit program gives employees the option to leave as YouTube refines its internal focus and operations.

FAQs

What is YouTube’s voluntary exit program?
It’s an optional severance package offered to U.S.-based employees as part of internal restructuring.

Will YouTube cut any jobs?
No, YouTube confirmed that no roles are being eliminated under the new structure.


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