CBS Information is getting workers hyped in regards to the first full season of “60 Minutes” under top editor Bari Weiss, months after a string of high-profile exits.
“We do not typically ship notes to the entire newsroom. However immediately requires it. It is a large second for 60 Minutes and CBS,” newsroom leaders, together with Weiss, wrote in regards to the new “60 Minutes” season in a memo despatched to staffers on Sunday.
The memo teases an interview — that “everybody has been chasing” — with a US Air Drive officer who was rescued from Iran in April.
The 59th season of “60 Minutes” could have 10 common contributors, together with 5 correspondents: Lesley Stahl, Invoice Whitaker, Jon Wertheim, Norah O’Donnell, and Ross Douthat, who joined CBS from The New York Instances in July.
“60 Minutes” is kicking off its extremely anticipated season following a turbulent early-summer stretch for the storied information program.
Lead producer Nick Bilton, who was handpicked by Weiss in Could, began his tenure by firing longtime correspondent Scott Pelley after a loud confrontation in entrance of “60 Minutes” staffers.
Pelley had publicly questioned Bilton’s {qualifications}, pressed his new boss on why fellow correspondents Cecilia Vega and Sharyn Alfonsi have been let go, and accused Weiss of “murdering” the enduring Sunday evening telecast whereas making an attempt to “kill” CBS Information.
Weiss later addressed the firing, telling staffers she’s “solely excited about working in a newsroom that’s constructed on belief and mutual respect.” Bilton told “60 Minutes” employees that his first week had been “a making an attempt and troublesome few days.”
Veteran correspondents Whitaker, Wertheim, and Stahl — who’s been with “60” since 1991 — decided to return to the program, saying that they “do not wish to see 60 Minutes die.” They mentioned they’re “working to construct belief” with Bilton and “heard all the suitable issues” in his memo.
“If we are able to proceed doing the work that made this present what it’s — committing acts of impartial, fearless journalism and storytelling — we’re right here for it. If not, we go away,” Stahl, Whitaker, and Wertheim wrote of their memo.
Learn the total memo despatched to CBS Information staffers right here:
All — We do not typically ship notes to the entire newsroom. However immediately requires it. It is a large second for 60 Minutes and CBS.
Forward of our premiere, we needed to congratulate the workforce on the launch of what is going to be an thrilling season—and to thank everybody throughout the CBS newsroom.
Tonight’s episode is a strong begin with three unique, revelatory tales that showcase 60 at its finest. We start with the interview everybody has been chasing. Then, a hidden digital camera investigation and a profile of a NFL superteam’s wunderkind coach. We even have a cameo from one in all our new correspondents on the story of our time: AI.We’re deeply grateful to everybody throughout CBS Information for the assist over this summer season. That particularly goes for social, digital, graphics, advertising and marketing, and, above all, the investigative unit.
Final however not least: You’ve got in all probability seen the nice “It is Time” marketing campaign all over the place. That push continues by tonight’s recreation. We would be grateful in case you can unfold the phrase to your folks and followers by sharing these promos immediately.
That is simply the beginning and there is a lot extra to come back. See you tonight at 7:30pm!
Nick, Bari, and Tom
