Susan Zirinsky, the longtime producer of “48 Hours” on CBS, will succeed David Rhodes as the president of the network’s news division in March, the company said Sunday night. Jeff Fager, the longtime executive producer of “60 Minutes,” was fired by Mr. Rhodes in September after he threatened a reporter and colleague looking into allegations of sexual harassment against him. And Ryan Kadro, the executive producer of “CBS This Morning,” announced last month that he was departing. Mr. Rhodes’ contract was set to expire early this year but his departure was not expected within the ranks of the news division. Now, as the first woman to lead CBS News, she will decide who will take over the program.

Source: New York Times January 07, 2019 04:54 UTC