CBS picks new 60 Minutes leader from outside TV news
CBS News has appointed Nick Bilton as the new executive producer of 60 Minutes, marking a significant shift in leadership from outside traditional television news. This change is part of a broader strategy to attract younger audiences amid declining ratings for the long-running program. Bilton's background in technology journalism aligns with CBS's efforts to modernize its approach to news reporting.
- ▪Nick Bilton is the first leader of 60 Minutes from outside traditional TV news.
- ▪The show has seen a decline of over 20 percent in ratings compared to a decade ago.
- ▪CBS News is focusing on streaming and digital audiences under the leadership of Bari Weiss.
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CBS picks new 60 Minutes leader from outside TV newsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxWhile 60 Minutes was one of the top broadcast shows this past season, ratings are down more than 20 per cent from a decade ago.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 29, 2026, 08:33 AMUpdated May 29, 2026, 08:33 AMNEW YORK - CBS News named journalist Nick Bilton as executive producer of news magazine 60 Minutes on May 28, marking the first time the long-running show has tapped a leader from outside traditional television news.The appointment of Mr Bilton, 49, is part of a shakeup at the 57-year-old programme and follows other unconventional hires including of podcasters and opinion writers in a new strategy to draw younger audiences.He replaces Ms Tanya Simon, who became the programme’s first…
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