No TV experience? At CBS News, that’s no problem | Margaret Sullivan
Summary
CBS’s news show 60 Minutes has hired Ross Douthat, a New York Times opinion writer with no TV experience, to be a correspondent. This hire follows many departures of experienced reporters and comes under new leadership aiming to change the show’s direction.Key Facts
- Ross Douthat, known for opinion writing on politics and religion, joined 60 Minutes without prior TV or investigative reporting experience.
- Several seasoned 60 Minutes reporters, including Scott Pelley, Cecilia Vega, and Sharyn Alfonsi, recently left the show.
- Anderson Cooper also left 60 Minutes amid complaints of political bias in reporting.
- CBS News new owner David Ellison appointed Bari Weiss as editor in chief in October; Weiss is known for opinion journalism and conservative views.
- Weiss hired Nick Bilton as executive producer of 60 Minutes, another person without TV news background.
- CBS News ratings, including 60 Minutes, have dropped significantly under the new leadership.
- Scott Pelley publicly criticized Weiss and was soon after let go from CBS.
- New correspondent Norah O’Donnell and contributor Sebastian Junger have also joined 60 Minutes recently.
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