CBS News ousts top 60 Minutes producer as part of broader shake-up
Summary
CBS News is making big changes to its news show 60 Minutes for its 59th season this fall. Nick Bilton, a former New York Times tech journalist, will become the new executive producer, replacing Tanya Simon and other longtime staff who have left or been let go.Key Facts
- Nick Bilton will be the executive producer of 60 Minutes starting this fall.
- Tanya Simon, the previous top producer, was removed from her role after less than two years.
- Several other key staff, including correspondent Cecilia Vega and executive editor Draggan Mihailovich, have also left the show.
- Veteran correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi was terminated; she said her contract was not renewed after her story about an El Salvador prison drew criticism.
- 60 Minutes has been the most-watched news program for 52 years, with about 9.1 million viewers recently.
- CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss praised Bilton as an ambitious journalist.
- Bilton said he respects the show’s history but wants to adapt it to how people now consume news.
- Bilton has a background in tech journalism and documentaries but no prior experience running a TV news program.
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