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Tanya Simon Named First Female Executive Producer of 60 Minutes

Paramount Global’s $16 million settlement with President Trump has intensified scrutiny over 60 Minutes’ editorial independence during a pivotal leadership transition.

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The CBS broadcasting logo is seen outside their headquarters in Manhattan, New York, U.S., July 30, 2018. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo
FILE - The CBS logo at the entrance to its headquarters, in New York Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
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Overview

  • Simon, a CBS News veteran since 1996, led the program as interim executive producer after Bill Owens resigned in April over alleged corporate interference.
  • She becomes the fourth executive producer in the show’s nearly 60-year run and the first woman to hold the post.
  • Paramount’s recent $16 million payout to President Trump resolved a lawsuit over a pre-election interview with Vice President Kamala Harris and prompted concerns about journalistic autonomy.
  • An FCC investigation into alleged news distortion remains active as Paramount seeks regulatory approval for its merger with Skydance Media.
  • Despite executive turnover and legal pressures, 60 Minutes continues to post some of television’s highest ratings and is gearing up for a September relaunch.