CBS Staffers Unpunished for Ignoring Bari Weiss
Jezebel, a prominent online source for celebrity, sex, and politics news, has been reporting on the latest developments at CBS News.
Last week, Bari Weiss was appointed editor-in-chief of CBS News after Paramount Skydance acquired The Free Press, a company she founded in 2020, in a $150 million deal.
Weiss has exactly zero experience reporting, let alone running a traditional news outlet
Her appointment has been met with skepticism, and she is already facing challenges. Weiss sent an email to staffers to discuss a shared vision for CBS News, asking them to share their work hours and accomplishments.
- Paramount Skydance acquired The Free Press for $150 million
- Bari Weiss has no experience in reporting or running a news outlet
Author's summary: Bari Weiss' appointment as CBS News editor-in-chief sparks skepticism.