CBS News adds new talent for ’60 Minutes’ after major overhaul
CBS News has announced a significant talent refresh for its long-running program '60 Minutes' under new executive producer Nick Bilton. The new hires include high-profile journalists and contributors such as Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, and Norah O'Donnell.
Why it matters
This overhaul signals a strategic attempt by CBS to modernize its flagship news magazine and maintain relevance in a changing media landscape.
July 28 (Reuters) – CBS News’ “60 Minutes” is adding several new faces to its team, including New York Times Opinion columnist Ross Douthat and author Sebastian Junger, according to a memo on Tuesday, as the TV news magazine reshapes its lineup after a major shake up.
These are the first major hires for 60 Minutes’ executive producer, Nick Bilton, after he replaced Tanya Simon, the program’s first female executive producer, earlier this year.
• Douthat will join CBS News as a 60 Minutes correspondent, according to the memo.
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