Paramount Skydance has agreed to acquire online publication The Free Press, founded by Bari Weiss.

An announcement that Weiss will become the editor in chief of CBS News could come as soon as Monday, The Los Angeles Times reported.

Bari Weiss, a founder of The Free Press, will become editor in chief of CBS News.

Paramount Skydance has agreed to acquire online publication The Free Press, founded by Bari Weiss.

Paramount, CBS’ parent company, will also acquire her publication, The Free Press, for a hefty sum.

Former NYT opinion editor turned media start-up owner Bari Weiss is named as the new CBS News boss following a takeover.