ESPN will lay off 150 staffers on Wednesday, marking the sport giant's third major round of layoffs in two years.

ESPN president John Skipper confirmed the layoffs in a memo to employees. Sporting News previously reported ESPN is looking to slash $80 million in salaries and other cost-saving measures. Most of the 150 laid off staffers work behind the camera.

"We appreciate their contributions, and will assist them as much as possible in this difficult moment with severance, a 2017 bonus, the continuation of health benefits and outplacement services," Skipper said in the memo. "They will also appreciate your support. The majority of the jobs eliminated are in studio production, digital content, and technology and they generally reflect decisions to do less in certain instances and re-direct resources. We will continue to invest in ways which will best position us to serve the modern sports fan and support the success of our business."

ESPN previously laid off 100 on-air reporters and anchors and analysts, including John Clayton, Trent Dilfer and Britt McHenry this spring. The Worldwide Leader in Sports pink-slipped 300 employees in fall of 2015.