Bauer Radio has confirmed to How-Do that, as reported on the site last month, it is to cut jobs at Manchester's Key 103 - although not as many as had initially been feared.
The firm hit the headlines on several occasions last month with its plans to change format for City Talk, cut back jobs at the station and then look to reduce staff costs across its Big City network.
A consultation period was initiated at Key 103 and this has now concluded with with the news that two jobs have been lost.
Gary Stein, the director of the station, sent the following statement to How-Do:
"The external environment remains challenging and we, in line with many in the sector, have been investigating ways to operate more effectively to carefully manage our way through the current trading difficulties.
"With great reluctance, Key 103 has been in consultation with a small number of staff regarding a proposal to re-shape the business. This process is now complete, and it has unfortunately led to two roles here at Key 103 being made redundant.
"We are immensely proud of Key 103, and our commitment to the station and the compelling local programming it delivers remains the same as ever."
Information regarding the nature of the roles was not available at the time of writing.
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