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CBS News Taps Documentary Producer to Lead '60 Minutes' Amid Leadership Overhaul

CBS News has appointed Nick Bilton as executive producer of '60 Minutes,' replacing Tanya Simon who spent more than 30 years with the flagship news program. Bilton is a former New York Times technology columnist who has produced documentaries for HBO and Netflix but has never managed a television news operation. His hiring comes as Skydance and Paramount—which merged last year—implement sweeping newsroom changes under new leadership. The transition faces internal skepticism among staff who question the editorial direction. The appointment occurs amid ongoing fallout from a $16 million settlement with the Trump administration over a 2024 interview dispute. The shift has prompted departures including veteran correspondent Scott Pelley and anchor Anderson Cooper. '60 Minutes' maintains its position as the top-rated news broadcast after 52 years on air.