Nick Bilton named executive producer of "60 Minutes"
Nick Bilton has been appointed as the new executive producer of '60 Minutes,' succeeding Tanya Simon. This leadership change comes after a challenging period for the program, which recently concluded its 58th season. Bilton aims to expand the show's reach and uphold its mission of truth and accountability in journalism.
- ▪Nick Bilton is the fifth executive producer in '60 Minutes' history.
- ▪CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss praised Bilton as an entrepreneurial journalist.
- ▪The leadership change follows a tumultuous two seasons at '60 Minutes' marked by internal disputes and a lawsuit settlement with former President Trump.
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U.S. Nick Bilton named executive producer of "60 Minutes" May 28, 2026 / 4:53 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Investigative journalist and filmmaker Nick Bilton has been named executive producer of "60 Minutes," replacing Tanya Simon, who was promoted into the newsmagazine's top role last year after more than three decades at CBS News.The change marks a major turning point for the nation's top-rated news program, which just wrapped up its 58th season. Bilton is just the fifth executive producer in "60 Minutes" history.
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