"Paramount said in a statement that Weiss "will shape editorial priorities, champion core values across platforms, and lead innovation in how the organization reports and delivers the news." It's not immediately clear what level of involvement Weiss will have in the newsroom's day-to-day operation and who will report to her. Paramount said Weiss "will partner with CBS News President Tom Cibrowski.""
"The Free Press "will maintain its own independent brand and operations, and continue to do reporting, video and audio podcasts, and events," Paramount added. "Bari is a proven champion of independent, principled journalism, and I am confident her entrepreneurial drive and editorial vision will invigorate CBS News," Ellison said in a statement. "This move is part of Paramount's bigger vision to modernize content and the way it connects - directly and passionately - to audiences around the world.""
"Not all CBS News staffers will be giving Weiss a warm welcome. Business Insider spoke with five current and formeremployees across CBS News and Paramount who said they had hesitations about Ellison's decision to bring on Weiss. Some staffers were already on edge after Paramount settled President Donald Trump's lawsuit against "60 Minutes" in July for $16 million. Now, they worry W"
Bari Weiss joined Paramount Skydance and was named editor-in-chief of CBS News in a new role reporting to David Ellison. Paramount acquired The Free Press and said it will retain its independent brand while continuing reporting, podcasts, video, and events. Paramount said Weiss will shape editorial priorities, champion core values, and lead innovation across platforms and will partner with CBS News President Tom Cibrowski. Ellison praised Weiss as a champion of independent, principled journalism and framed the move as part of modernizing content and audience connections. Some CBS News and Paramount staffers expressed hesitations, citing recent controversies including the settlement of Trump's lawsuit against 60 Minutes.
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