CBS's '60 Minutes' Faces Turmoil with New Executive Producer Nick Bilton's $2.5 Million Salary
TV News Virgin’s Unreal Payday for Running ’60 Minutes’ Exposed

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Nick Bilton, a newcomer to TV news, has been appointed executive producer of CBS's '60 Minutes' with a salary of $2.5 million. His lack of experience in managing a news team has raised concerns among staff, especially after recent high-profile departures and firings within the show.
- 01Nick Bilton, previously a technology reporter, was appointed executive producer of '60 Minutes' by Bari Weiss.
- 02Bilton's salary is $2.5 million, while correspondents can earn up to $5 million annually.
- 03The show has experienced significant staff turnover, including the firing of three senior women and the departure of Anderson Cooper.
- 04Veteran correspondent Scott Pelley confronted Bilton, expressing concerns over Weiss's leadership.
- 05Production costs for each story on '60 Minutes' are approximately $75,000.
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Nick Bilton, a technology reporter and filmmaker without prior TV news experience, has been appointed as the executive producer of CBS's iconic newsmagazine '60 Minutes' with a reported salary of $2.5 million. This decision, made by Bari Weiss, the network's editor in chief, has sparked controversy within CBS News. Bilton, who lacks experience in managing a large news team, faces the daunting task of leading the show into its 59th season, set to air in September. The financial implications are significant, as '60 Minutes' correspondents can earn up to $5 million annually, and each story incurs costs of around $75,000. The internal reaction to Bilton's appointment has been largely negative, highlighted by a confrontation with veteran correspondent Scott Pelley, who criticized Weiss's management style. The upheaval has also led to the dismissal of several senior staff members, raising questions about the future of the program. Critics, including former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly, have voiced skepticism about Weiss's leadership capabilities.
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The changes at '60 Minutes' could affect the quality and direction of the program, impacting its viewership and reputation.
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