“60 Minutes” is on the clock — in more ways than its new leader might realize. When Bari Weiss, CBS News’ editor in chief, named Nick Bilton last week to lead the venerable newsmagazine into its 59th season, she did so at a critical moment. Bilton, a technology reporter who made a move into screenwriting […]
Why This Matters
CBS Names New '60 Minutes' Boss Amid Staff Struggles & High Costs
- Bari Weiss appointed Nick Bilton to lead 60 Minutes
- Challenges include demoralized staff & high production costs
- Bilton’s tech background could be key in modernizing the show
Key Points
- “60 Minutes” is on the clock — in more ways than its new leader might realize.
- When Bari Weiss, CBS News’ editor in chief, named Nick Bilton last week to lead the venerable newsmagazine into its 59th season, she did so at a critical moment.
- Bilton, a technology reporter who made a move into screenwriting […]
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