Nick Bilton Named Head of 60 Minutes as CBS News Revamps Its Flagship
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CBS News appoints Nick Bilton, a documentarian and former NYT technology columnist, as the new executive producer of 60 Minutes, replacing Tanya Simon; the move comes amid broader changes at the show, including Cecilia Vega’s exit and Sharyn Alfonsi’s contract not renewed, as editor-in-chief Bari Weiss reshapes the series’ leadership and editorial direction.
- In major shake-up, CBS hires technology journalist Nick Bilton to run ‘60 Minutes’ nbcnews.com
- CBS News Names Outsider to Lead ‘60 Minutes’ as Part of Major Shake-Up The New York Times
- New "60 Minutes" head plans to expand the show's reach to more days, platforms Axios
- CBS News Fires Sharyn Alfonsi Amid ‘60 Minutes’ Overhaul The Hollywood Reporter
- CBS News declined to renew contract for ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent who clashed with Bari Weiss Reuters
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