Susan Zirinsky is once again being asked to help polish up CBS News.
The long-standing producer, who held the position of president from January 2019 to December 2021, has been requested to rejoin CBS News in a temporary role as an “executive editor.” In this position, they will manage standards, reviewing stories and journalistic methods. Similar to many news organizations, CBS News has always had individuals responsible for monitoring internal procedures and ethics. However, there appears to be a renewed emphasis on integrating such initiatives more prominently in the executive team following last year’s controversies at Paramount Global linked to issues at “60 Minutes” and “CBS Mornings.
In the swiftly changing world of news, it’s essential that newsrooms swiftly and responsibly communicate balanced, truthful, impartial, and prompt reporting, especially when addressing intricate and sensitive matters such as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East,” George Cheeks, co-CEO of Paramount Global, emphasized in a memo to CBS News employees on Monday evening. “We at CBS News view this duty with gravity. Though it’s impossible to cover such delicate topics without inviting some criticism, we acknowledge our responsibility to address these concerns. This extends to feedback about perceived bias in certain CBS News coverage. We must ensure that this does not harm our reputation or future, our purpose or our bond with our audience.
I’m temporarily stepping into the role as Zirinsky is holding down the fort while Paramount Global’s CBS News executive, Wendy McMahon, searches for a permanent replacement. As the interim editor, I’ve been given the task of ensuring we have the right expertise, resources, and oversight to tackle complex issues with unwavering balance and integrity. Any decisions regarding standards will now fall under this new position.
As a film enthusiast, I can’t help but ponder over the potential shift that may occur if Paramount Global gets acquired by Skydance Media. The prospect has raised some concerns, particularly regarding any potential legal entanglements with the soon-to-be President Trump. It’s intriguing to speculate how these ties might influence regulatory scrutiny of this proposed deal.
In 2019, Susan Zirinsky stepped into the presidency role at CBS News. This was a time when CBS News was under the microscope due to allegations of harassment against Charlie Rose, co-anchor of “CBS This Morning”, as well as Jeff Fager, former executive producer of “60 Minutes”. Lately, she’s been overseeing See It Now Studios, a division dedicated to producing special projects and documentaries.
Over the past few months, CBS News has faced criticism regarding its reporting. A notable instance occurred in November when Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against CBS News for ten billion dollars in a federal court in Texas’ Northern District. The allegation was that an interview between “60 Minutes” and Kamala Harris, who was then running against him, had been manipulated deceptively during the editing process.
The focus was on a portion of an interview given to CBS News’ “Face The Nation” program, broadcasted every Sunday morning, that was used as a promotional clip for a later segment in the week on their news magazine show. This promotional clip contained a more extensive piece of Harris’ response than what was shown during the actual interview on “60 Minutes,” which had been trimmed to provide viewers with a broader understanding of Harris’ views on various topics.
CBS has moved to have the case dismissed.
In October, CBS found itself in another controversy when Tony Dokoupil, a co-anchor for “CBS Mornings,” questioned author Ta-Nehisi Coates about perceived hostility towards Israel in his work. On October 7, marking the anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel in 2023, CBS News leaders informed their staff that Dokoupil’s report did not meet the network’s quality standards. This decision sparked criticism from organizations like the Anti-Defamation League and even Shari Redstone, a significant shareholder of Paramount Global.
On Monday, Jonathan Greenblatt, head of the Anti-Defamation League, criticized a “60 Minutes” episode aired on Sunday, which scrutinized the resistance by ex-State Department officials towards the Biden administration’s stance in favor of Israel’s actions against Hamas. Greenblatt described the program as “unfairly biased and one-sided” in a statement, pointing out that CBS had displayed a troubling pattern of thoughtlessness concerning Jewish matters in the past.
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2025-01-14 05:46