Tom Cibrowski Named President Of CBS News
Tom Cibrowski, who had top roles at ABC News, has been named president and executive editor of CBS News.
Cibrowski’s appointment follows the exit of Adrienne Roark, who announced last week that she was going to Tegna for a senior role.
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Cibrowski will oversee the news division at a time of upheaval and uncertainty at the network news division, with the pending acquisition of CBS parent Paramount Global by Skydance. The FCC also opened an inquiry into the way that 60 Minutes edited an interview with Kamala Harris last year, although Democrats on the commission say that the investigation is a politically motivated effort and that the network’s news judgment is protected by the First Amendment.
Cibrowski was previously a broadcast producer for CBS News’ The Early Show, and he later spent 25 years at ABC News in multiple leadership positions. That included a tenure as senior executive producer of Good Morning America when it overtook NBC’s Today atop the ratings. He also covered war zones in Iraq and Kosovo, and was on the scene for the fall of dictators in Haiti and Indonesia.
Cibrowski, who will start on March 17, is currently the president and general manager of KGO-TV, the Disney-owned station in San Francisco.
Wendy McMahon, CEO and president of CBS News and Stations, said in a statement, “Tom brings a clear vision, fresh perspective and competitive edge that will serve us well here at CBS News. From bringing GMA to #1 to his vast international experience, I have no doubt he will lead CBS News to new heights. He will be instrumental in our mission to elevate the quality of our news coverage and strengthen our commitment to excellence.” Variety first reported that Cibrowski was expected to take a top leadership role.
Here is the memo from Wendy McMahon:
“Hi everyone,
I’m honored to let you know that veteran journalist and newsroom leader Tom Cibrowski has agreed to become president and executive editor of CBS News. In this role, Tom will oversee all news gathering, reporting units, shows and streams of CBS News, reporting into me. He’ll officially join us on March 17th.
Tom brings three decades of experience in broadcast journalism to CBS News, some of it here at CBS, where he served as a broadcast producer at “The Early Show.” Everything he does is marked by a deep understanding of the news landscape, and he is committed to telling stories with impact, integrity, and fairness.
Tom joins us from ABC News, where he’s held several key roles.
Tom was senior vice president of ABC News Programs, News Gathering and Special Events where he was responsible for global newsgathering, breaking news and content across all ABC News programs and platforms, including “Good Morning America,” “World News Tonight,” “Nightline” and “20/20.”
Earlier he was the senior executive producer of “Good Morning America,” where he took the broadcast to #1 and unseated “Today’s” then 16-year hold on the spot.
He has recently been president and general manager of KGO-TV in San Francisco.
Susan Zirinsky will continue in her current capacity with a strong focus on standards, remaining in her role on an interim basis, working with Tom and me during this key time in the news cycle.
On a personal note, I worked with Tom for many years and witnessed first-hand his passion for and dedication to great journalism. His experience, leadership skills, and commitment to innovation will make him an incredible asset to CBS News and Stations.
I look forward to introducing Tom to all of you the week of March 17th”
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