The Charlotte Observer says it expects to reduce the newspaper's work force by less than 5 percent with a series of voluntary buyouts offered to some employees.
The paper reported Monday that executives say they need to trim staff in the wake of declining advertising revenue. They would not say how many of the Observer's less than 1,200 employees will receive a buyout offer.
Editor Rick Thames stressed the program is voluntary, describing each buyout offer as "a proposal, not a done deal."
In a note to employees, publisher Ann Caulkins said The Observer also plans to eliminate 13 part-time telemarketing positions. She said those workers will be offered severance packages.
The Observer is owned by McClatchy Co. The buyout program is to be completed by May 30.
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