Turness, brought on in August to shake up the moribund news division — where “Meet the Press” and “Today” had stumbled — is in the midst of a host of end-of -year buyouts and cost reductions, sources said.

“Instead of getting better, NBC News has been getting worse,” said one executive. “It’s a mess.”

 

The grumblings are centered on Turness’ more aggressive tabloid style.