After a tumultuous period that saw the departure of several key figures from 60 Minutes, executive producer Nick Bilton emailed staff reaffirming his commitment to the show’s editorial independence while praising Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim for their work.
“Team, it has been a trying and difficult few days. I know that. I’ve spent a lot of time in conversation with many of you, and especially in consultation with Lesley, Bill, and Jon,” wrote Bilton in the memo. “We talked about what makes 60 Minutes exceptional, about the traditions and legacy of the past, about how you do the work that produces such momentous pieces. We also talked about change: About new audiences, new platforms, and new ways of storytelling that these new audiences need. We’ll speak more about that in the weeks to come.”
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