New '60 Minutes' Executive Producer Pledges Journalistic Independence
Originally published Jun 4, 2026
By Alex Weprin · The Hollywood Reporter — Movies
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Key points
- Nick Bilton, new '60 Minutes' executive producer, pledged to maintain journalistic independence.
- Bilton consulted with remaining correspondents before sending the memo to staff.
- The memo emphasizes that the show will prioritize stories over corporate influence or politics.
- Bilton acknowledged the need for change in audience engagement and storytelling methods.
- The memo was sent amid a difficult period for the newsmagazine.
Nick Bilton, the new executive producer of '60 Minutes,' has pledged to uphold the show's journalistic independence in a memo to staff. He emphasized that the show will remain free from corporate influence and will prioritize storytelling over relationships or politics. Bilton consulted with the remaining correspondents, Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim, before sending the memo. He highlighted the importance of the show's legacy and traditions while acknowledging the need for change in audience engagement and storytelling methods. The memo comes amid a challenging period for the long-running newsmagazine.
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