Kim Harvey has been appointed as the new executive producer of CBS Evening News, a move that signals a transformative phase for the network’s evening news broadcast.
Kim Harvey Appointed as New Executive Producer of CBS Evening News
Kim Harvey has been named the executive producer of CBS Evening News, indicating significant changes for the network’s evening news broadcast following a recent overhaul.
Historic Leadership
With this appointment, Harvey becomes the second woman to lead the broadcast.
New Anchors and Format
Earlier this year, John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois took on the roles of anchors for CBS Evening News, adopting a format that prioritizes correspondent storytelling over the breaking news approach favored by competitors.
Harvey’s Experience
Harvey has served as the senior broadcast producer for CBS Evening News, bringing extensive experience in live and breaking news coverage. She joined the network in 2017, having previously worked at MSNBC, Fox News, and CNN.
Notable Coverage
Recently, she led the coverage of the devastating flooding in Texas, the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, and the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome. Harvey has produced segments for anchors Dickerson and DuBois, as well as Norah O’Donnell and Jeff Glor.
Leadership Praise
Tom Cibrowski, president and executive editor of CBS News, remarked, “Kim brings a sharp news sense and a terrific track record of producing from across the broadcast and cable networks. She is a well-respected newsroom leader, and her relationships with our on-air talent, producers, and reporters run deep.”
Award-Winning Producer
Harvey has received an Emmy for her work on MSNBC’s All in With Chris Hayes, specifically for a report on poverty in the U.S., and for her contributions to The Rachel Maddow Show during coverage from Afghanistan.
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Future Vision
In her statement, Harvey expressed, “I have great respect and admiration for those who steered this broadcast before me, and I am grateful to Tom and the team for their support. I look forward to leading our incredible group of journalists as we deliver the latest news, original reporting, and memorable stories to our audience every night.”
Challenges Ahead
Despite the recent overhaul, ratings for the broadcast have been underwhelming, prompting a renewed focus on breaking news, as seen with DuBois covering a recent school shooting in Minneapolis.
However, challenges loom as the newly merged Paramount-Skydance plans to implement major budget cuts this fall. Additionally, as part of the merger agreement with the FCC, Skydance has committed to hiring an ombudsman to address complaints regarding news programming, including allegations of bias.
Transition of Leadership
The CBS Evening News was previously led by Guy Campanile, who is returning to 60 Minutes. Last year, he was tasked with relocating the newscast to New York and relaunching the broadcast, but his return to the newsmagazine had been planned, according to sources.
Conclusion
Cibrowski’s memo to staff highlighted the excitement surrounding Harvey’s appointment, stating, “I look forward to continuing to work with Kim, John, and Maurice, and the entire Evening News team on the tremendous journalism and storytelling that our audience expects every night.”
