Paramount Welcomes Bari Weiss as New CBS News Editor-in-Chief
Paramount Plus is ushering in a new era for CBS News with a significant acquisition and new leadership. Bari Weiss, a prominent journalist and co-founder of The Free Press, has been appointed as the new editor-in-chief. This move comes as Paramount's chief executive, David Ellison, takes the helm of the company.
Weiss brings a wealth of experience to her new role. She previously served as a senior editor at Tablet, an online magazine for Jewish life, and later joined The Wall Street Journal in 2013. In 2017, she became an opinion editor and writer at The New York Times. Weiss also co-founded The Free Press, a digital news site that Paramount Plus is acquiring for approximately $150 million in cash and stock.
In her new position, Weiss will oversee hundreds of producers, anchors, and reporters worldwide. She will report directly to David Ellison and work alongside Tom Cibrowski, the president of CBS News. This marks a significant change in leadership for CBS News, which is set to benefit from Weiss's extensive journalistic background and innovative approach.
The acquisition of The Free Press and Bari Weiss's appointment as editor-in-chief signal a fresh start for CBS News under Paramount Plus's new leadership. With her proven track record and forward-thinking vision, Weiss is poised to lead CBS News into a new era of digital innovation and journalistic excellence.
