Bari Weiss, the Editor-in-Chief at CBS News, is reportedly interested in bringing CNN conservative commentator Scott Jennings on board.
The two connected last week at CBS’s New York headquarters, as noted by Semafor.
This comes as Jennings is being considered for a leadership role at CBS News during a particularly tumultuous time for the network.
On Monday, the Post revealed that John Dickerson, co-anchor of CBS Evening News, is set to depart the network by year-end.
He will continue to share co-anchoring duties with Maurice Dubois until he leaves, as CBS faces impending layoffs throughout its news division.
Interestingly, Jennings previously worked for George W. Bush’s administration.
Sources state that Jennings is not a full-time employee at CNN, which allows him the freedom to explore opportunities.
A spokesperson for CNN chose not to comment, and outreach for comments was made to Jennings, CBS News, and Weiss.
Jennings’ rising popularity is catching the eye of traditional media outlets.
This year, Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the Los Angeles Times, mentioned that he’d consulted experts on a potential media venture involving Jennings.
Additionally, reports surfaced last week that Weiss is also contemplating the idea of recruiting Fox News anchor Bret Baier to lead CBS’s evening news.
Baier, who hosts “Special Report with Bret Baier,” is under contract with Fox News until the end of 2028, although the network did not provide further comment.
Paramount Skydance, associated with David Ellison, has appointed Weiss to head CBS News, aiming to create a more balanced and fact-based approach.
The 41-year-old, who previously sold her Free Press newsletter to Paramount for $150 million, seems eager to establish a significant presence in the news domain, despite some skepticism from staff.
Earlier reports revealed that Norah O’Donnell, who left CBS Evening News earlier this year, has met with Weiss and is under consideration for a return to her previous role.
Meanwhile, the status of Gayle King remains uncertain as her lucrative contract is set to expire next spring amid company-wide budget cuts.
If O’Donnell resumes her position on CBS Morning, it could lead to a shuffle where King might exit and co-host Tony Dokoupil could step up to the Evening News.
Bari Weiss intends to recruit pro-Trump CNN commentator Scott Jennings for CBS News, according to a report.
Bari Weiss, the Editor-in-Chief at CBS News, is reportedly interested in bringing CNN conservative commentator Scott Jennings on board.
The two connected last week at CBS’s New York headquarters, as noted by Semafor.
This comes as Jennings is being considered for a leadership role at CBS News during a particularly tumultuous time for the network.
On Monday, the Post revealed that John Dickerson, co-anchor of CBS Evening News, is set to depart the network by year-end.
He will continue to share co-anchoring duties with Maurice Dubois until he leaves, as CBS faces impending layoffs throughout its news division.
Interestingly, Jennings previously worked for George W. Bush’s administration.
Sources state that Jennings is not a full-time employee at CNN, which allows him the freedom to explore opportunities.
A spokesperson for CNN chose not to comment, and outreach for comments was made to Jennings, CBS News, and Weiss.
Jennings’ rising popularity is catching the eye of traditional media outlets.
This year, Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the Los Angeles Times, mentioned that he’d consulted experts on a potential media venture involving Jennings.
Additionally, reports surfaced last week that Weiss is also contemplating the idea of recruiting Fox News anchor Bret Baier to lead CBS’s evening news.
Baier, who hosts “Special Report with Bret Baier,” is under contract with Fox News until the end of 2028, although the network did not provide further comment.
Paramount Skydance, associated with David Ellison, has appointed Weiss to head CBS News, aiming to create a more balanced and fact-based approach.
The 41-year-old, who previously sold her Free Press newsletter to Paramount for $150 million, seems eager to establish a significant presence in the news domain, despite some skepticism from staff.
Earlier reports revealed that Norah O’Donnell, who left CBS Evening News earlier this year, has met with Weiss and is under consideration for a return to her previous role.
Meanwhile, the status of Gayle King remains uncertain as her lucrative contract is set to expire next spring amid company-wide budget cuts.
If O’Donnell resumes her position on CBS Morning, it could lead to a shuffle where King might exit and co-host Tony Dokoupil could step up to the Evening News.
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