"I am thrilled and humbled to be writing to you as the new editor-in-chief of CBS News. Growing up, CBS was a deep family tradition. Whenever I hear that tick, tick, tick or that trumpet fanfare, it sends me right back to our den in Pittsburgh. The opportunity to build on that legacy with youand to renew it in an era that so desperately needs itis an extraordinary privilege."
"Right now, I imagine you have some questions. I do, too. My goal in the coming days and weeks is to get to know you. I want to hear from you about what's working, what isn't, and your thoughts on how we an make CBS News the most trusted news organization in America and the world. I'll approach it the way any reporter wouldwith an open mind, a fresh notebook, and an urgent deadline."
"What I can tell you on day one is that I stand for the same ore journalistic values that have defined this profession sine the beginning, and I will continued to champion them alongside you: Journalism that reports on the world as it actually is. Journalism that is fair, fearless, and factual. Journalism that respects our audience enough to tell the truth plainlywherever it leads. Journalism that makes sense of a noisy, confusing world."
Bari Weiss begins as editor-in-chief of CBS News and emphasizes renewing CBS' legacy while restoring public trust. She expresses a desire to learn from staff about what works, what does not, and how to strengthen the organization. She commits to leading with a reporter's curiosity, an open mind, and urgency. She articulates core journalistic principles: reporting reality, fairness, fearlessness, factuality, clear explanation without jargon, respect for the audience, equal scrutiny of both American political parties, inclusion of diverse views, and prioritizing the most important and interesting stories.
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