CBS News Names New Executive Producer for 60 Minutes
CBS News has appointed a new executive producer to lead its long-running program 60 Minutes. The network also ended contracts with two correspondents as part of ongoing changes.
The HillCBS News has named a former technology columnist and filmmaker as the new executive producer of its flagship program 60 Minutes. The appointment replaces the show's previous executive producer, who had worked at the program for 26 years. The network also ended the contracts of two on-air correspondents.
He has written two bestselling books and produced documentaries. The story later aired in full on a different date. A second correspondent, described as the network's first Latina correspondent, also departed, according to The New York Times. Ellison also acquired the editor in chief's previous publication and appointed her to lead CBS News.
The moves are part of a series of changes aimed at reshaping the network after the ownership transition.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- Thursday
CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss announced the appointment of a new executive producer for 60 Minutes.
5 sourcesThe Hill · The New York Times · Los Angeles Times - Thursday
The network ended contracts with two 60 Minutes correspondents.
3 sourcesThe New York Times · Los Angeles Times - Recent months
A planned segment on El Salvador detention center allegations was pulled and later aired on a different date.
1 sourceThe Hill
Potential Impact
- 01
60 Minutes will expand beyond its traditional Sunday broadcast to additional platforms.
- 02
CBS News will continue restructuring following its acquisition by a new media company.
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