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New '60 Minutes' head Nick Bilton says Paramount's CBS News hired him to pivot the show before ratings decline
Nick Bilton is a former New York Times columnist and has made several documentaries for Netflix, where he worked with CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.
TL;DR
- Nick Bilton, a former New York Times technology columnist and documentary filmmaker, has been named the new executive producer of "60 Minutes."
- Bilton replaces Tanya Simon and faces challenges in winning over CBS News employees who perceive changes as politically motivated.
- His hiring occurs during a period of corporate restructuring at Paramount, which owns CBS News, and ongoing efforts to merge Paramount with Warner Bros. Discovery.
- A past lawsuit against "60 Minutes" by Donald Trump and the departure of anchor Anderson Cooper add to the context of the leadership change.
- Bilton states his commitment to proving his hiring is not political and aims to pivot the show proactively before potential rating declines, citing historical examples of disruption after technological shifts.