New '60 Minutes' Boss Nick Bilton Will Grapple With Demoralized Staff, Hard-Core Journalism Practices, and High Costs

Bilton was named this week as the fifth executive producer in the 58-year history of "60 Minutes."

Correspondent Scott Pelley confronted the show’s new executive producer in a contentious staff meeting.

Scott Pelley Lashes Out at New '60 Minutes' Boss, But CBS News Still Hopes He'll Stay

The meeting, with new EP Nick Bilton, was meant to introduce the show's staff to their new boss. CBS still wants to keep Pelley in the fold.

New '60 Minutes' Boss Nick Bilton Will Grapple With Demoralized Staff, Hard-Core Journalism Practices, and High Costs

New CBS News leaders argue changes are necessary to help the show modernize, while top talent worry innovation is being used as a cover for seizing more editorial control.

Nick Bilton is a longtime journalist but hasn’t worked in television

Nick Bilton, the new executive producer of the venerable newsmagazine, started making the rounds a day after Pelley accused CBS News’ leaders of “murdering” the show.

The firing of several longtime “60 Minutes” staffers—including Scott Pelley—has put the leadership of CBS News head Bari Weiss under fresh scrutiny.

Even more senior correspondents are weighing whether they should stay with the show.

The CBS News veteran laments Bari Weiss’s overhaul and fears for the show’s future.

With a shellshocked staff and several open correspondent offices, Nick Bilton is trying to find a way forward for “60 Minutes.”

When new executive producer Nick Bilton gathered staff to discuss his plans for the show, what was meant to be a polite meet-and-greet soon turned to disaster.