60 Minutes adds new correspondents and contributors after key departures
Summary
CBS's show 60 Minutes announced new correspondents and contributors to replace several longtime staff members who were fired this spring. New additions include Ross Douthat from The New York Times, as well as Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, and Trevor Phillips, while Norah O’Donnell was promoted to full-time correspondent.Key Facts
- 60 Minutes fired longtime correspondents Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi, and Cecilia Vega in the spring.
- Ross Douthat, a New York Times columnist, is joining 60 Minutes as a correspondent after leaving the Times.
- Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, and Trevor Phillips joined 60 Minutes as new contributors.
- Trevor Phillips was hired earlier by CBS News as a global correspondent in June.
- Norah O’Donnell was promoted from contributor to full-time correspondent.
- Executive producer Nick Bilton praised the new team as experienced journalists who connect with modern audiences.
- Some staff members left the show accusing CBS News leadership of interfering with editorial choices; CBS denied these claims.
- Longtime correspondents Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim stayed on the show.
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