Nick Bilton Named New '60 Minutes' Boss Amid Staff Morale and Cost Challenges
By
Brian Steinberg
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Summary
CBS News has appointed Nick Bilton, a technology reporter turned screenwriter and documentary filmmaker, as the new leader of "60 Minutes" for its 59th season. Bilton lacks experience managing large journalism teams or broadcast-TV properties, and faces significant challenges including a demoralized staff, high production costs, and pressure to deliver in-depth reporting segments. The appointment comes at a critical time for the venerable newsmagazine program.
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Bilton, a technology reporter who made a move into screenwriting and documentary filmmaking and production, must learn the ins and outs of the program on the fly, without any sustained experience in managing a large team of journalists or a broadcast-TV property.
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