Not crazy about the hed here. There’s a strong implication that this is A) full replacement and B) everyone terminated is just going to say, “sure, I’ll come back … surely, there’s no chance something like this could happen again.”

The net result is fewer positions held by less experienced people. Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with entry-level jobs (god knows I’ve had way more than I should have), but NWS is – much like a newsroom – on a set schedule. Education is important, but there’s no substitute for experience.