CBS News Makes Personnel Changes at '60 Minutes'

CBS News has implemented personnel changes at "60 Minutes," according to reports from multiple outlets.

NBC News reported that CBS News editor Bari Weiss appointed Nick Bilton as a new executive producer at "60 Minutes," the network's flagship newsmagazine. Bilton is a former New York Times tech columnist.

Fox News reported that CBS News fired "60 Minutes" correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega, as well as top producer Tanya Simon. Fox News described the changes as a "sweeping shakeup" of the program. According to Fox News, the personnel decisions were made as new editor-in-chief Bari Weiss overhauls the program.

The two reports present different details regarding the scope and nature of the changes at "60 Minutes." NBC News focused on the appointment of Bilton to an executive producer role, while Fox News focused on the departures of Alfonsi, Vega, and Simon.

The reports also differ in their characterization of Bari Weiss's title at CBS News. NBC News referred to Weiss as "CBS News editor," while Fox News described her as "editor-in-chief."

"60 Minutes" is described by NBC News as the network's "flagship newsmagazine." Fox News characterized it as a "storied program."

The reports do not provide additional details regarding the reasons for the personnel changes or further information about the individuals named in the reports.