The Associated Press is making cutbacks in staff as the not-for-profit news organization seeks to “accelerate” its digital-first focus, according to Daisy Veerasingham, the AP’s president and CEO. The AP will reduce its workforce by 8% through a combination of voluntary buyout offers and layoffs,

The Associated Press on Monday told staff it plans to reduce its staff count through layoffs and voluntary buyouts to invest further in efforts that will help modernize the brand. Why it matters: AP is a not-for-profit agency,

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