CBS News has appointed Nick Bilton as the new executive producer of 60 Minutes, marking a significant change in the program's leadership. This decision follows the termination of executive producer Tanya Simon and correspondents Cecilia Vega and Sharyn Alfonsi. Bari Weiss, CBS News editor in chief, emphasized the need for major changes to adapt to a new ownership regime under Paramount CEO David Ellison. Weiss described Bilton as an entrepreneurial journalist suited to lead the program, aiming to enhance its investigative journalism and broaden its audience. CBS News president Tom Cibrowski noted the goal of transforming 60 Minutes into a multi-platform product that engages viewers across various media. Bilton, previously a special correspondent at Vanity Fair, has a background in investigative journalism and documentary filmmaking.
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Nick Bilton Appointed Executive Producer of CBS's 60 Minutes
Nick Bilton has been appointed as the executive producer of CBS's 60 Minutes, following significant leadership changes at the program. CBS News aims to enhance its investigative journalism and reach a wider audience under Bilton's leadership.
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