"“Members of the senior leadership team have had informal discussions about changing Bari's mandate at CBS News - and, eventually, CNN - in ways that would give her less control over the linear product.”"
"“Bari would likely cede day-to-day control over 'Evening News,' 'CBS Mornings', and '60 Minutes' to this more experienced, as-yet-unnamed executive, shifting her focus to the news division's digital growth while maintaining broad editorial influence across all the company's platforms.”"
"“Bari has endured her role as media punching bag with relative aplomb, refusing to betray exhaustion or vulnerability while seeming to plow ahead with her plans to overhaul the network. Meanwhile, (Paramount CEO David) Ellison and the Paramount brass have afforded her ample leeway because they genuinely like her, endorse the editorial pivot, and, frankly, have far bigger priorities than the news division.”"
"“Bari has the full support of Paramount and David Ellison as the editorial leader overseeing 'CBS News' and '60 Minutes.' Reports suggesting otherwise are inaccurate.”"
Bari Weiss was selected as editor-in-chief of CBS News despite lacking TV news experience. Paramount leadership has reportedly given her significant leeway while focusing on larger corporate priorities, including finalizing Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery expected to close later this year. Informal discussions among senior leaders have included changing Weiss’s mandate to reduce her control over linear programming. A potential plan would bring a more TV-experienced executive to take day-to-day control of “Evening News,” “CBS Mornings,” and “60 Minutes,” while Weiss shifts toward digital growth and retains broad editorial influence across platforms. Paramount issued a statement saying Weiss has full support as editorial leader and that contrary reports are inaccurate.
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