"She will remain the CEO and editor of The Free Press, which she said will remain independent inside Paramount. Weiss said the acquisition gives The Free Press a chance to help reshape a storied media organization to help guide CBS News into a future that honors those great values that underpin The Free Press and the best of American journalism. And in doing so, to bring our mission to millions of people."
"The Paramount boss was said to be interested in infusing Weiss's editorial perspective into CBS News, a prospect that has unsettled some journalists there. The Free Press has won fans, and created plenty of fodder for critics, with heterodox columns and features. The site's volume of so-called anti-woke content stood out in a crowded media landscape; so did its opinion pieces conveying strong support of Israel, a view that Ellison outspokenly shares."
"At its core, The Free Press is more of a digital magazine than an up-to-the-minute network news operation like CBS News making it an unusual acquisition for Paramount. The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that Paramount is paying about $150 million for the startup. As editor-in-chief of CBS News, Weiss will shape editorial priorities, champion core values across platforms, and lead innovation in how the organization reports and delivers the news, Paramount said in a statement."
Bari Weiss will become editor-in-chief of CBS News and will continue as CEO and editor of The Free Press, which will remain independent inside Paramount. Paramount is acquiring The Free Press for about $150 million, positioning Weiss to influence CBS News editorial priorities, champion core values, and lead innovation across platforms. David Ellison of Paramount Skydance pursued the tie-up and plans collaboration between Weiss and CBS News leadership. The Free Press operates more as a digital magazine than a breaking-news network, notable for heterodox columns, prominent anti-woke content, and opinion pieces strongly supportive of Israel, which has sparked both support and criticism.
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