Hollywood Jobs Are Disappearing
from The Journal.
by The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios
Published: Mon Nov 10 2025
Show Notes
Work in Los Angeles’s entertainment industry is evaporating. Adesire to cut production costs, changing viewer habits, and competition from other filming locations are all contributing to a dramatic reduction in Hollywood jobs. WSJ’s BenFritz explains how the city’s creative middle class is bearing the burden. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
- Ron Howard and Brian Grazer on Longevity in Hollywood
- TheCase of the Hollywood Shutdown
Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices